Canton Officials Initiate Moratorium on Data Centers
- Temporary Moratorium Proposal: The Canton Town Board voted to schedule a public hearing to gather community feedback before establishing long-term regulations for energy-intensive digital infrastructure, ensuring resident voices are included in the decision-making process.
- Community Concerns Drive Action: Local residents have expressed worries about the strain large data centers could place on the power grid, particularly regarding high electricity demand and water usage for cooling systems, prompting the town to take precautionary measures to protect quality of life.
- Non-Permanent Measure: Mayor Zeb Smathers emphasized that the proposal is not a permanent ban but a means to assess the potential impacts of data centers and cryptocurrency mining on Canton and Haywood County, ensuring future developments have clear guidelines.
- Reflecting a National Trend: Canton’s initiative mirrors actions taken by other U.S. municipalities, as many smaller communities opt for temporary pauses in light of accelerating investment in digital infrastructure to balance economic development with environmental and social considerations.
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| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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