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Moratorium

Charlotte Weighs Data Center Pause as Two Exempt Sites Build

While council decides whether to extend its pause, the two biggest data center projects in the city's pipeline are under construction. Only one must use closed-loop cooling.

Jack Beckett·Oct 17, 2026

Charlotte City Council chamber during the Oct. 12 data center hearing, council at the dais and residents in the seats, beside the words: Exempt, and already building. County inspectors are approving footings at both campuses. Only one must use closed-loop cooling.

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Charlotte Data Center Pause May Grow; Two Campuses Exempt

City staff asked Charlotte City Council on Monday to extend the pause on new data centers by almost a year. Two approved hyperscale campuses, allowed up to 5.5 million square feet together, are…

Jack Beckett·Oct 13, 2026

Charlotte City Council chamber during the Oct. 12 data center hearing, the audience holding yellow signs, beside the words: Another year to write the rules. Two approved campuses, up to 5.5 million square feet, can keep building.

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Charlotte hears residents on data center pause; vote June 8

Charlotte City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed 150-day moratorium on new telecommunications and data storage facilities.

Jack Beckett·May 27, 2026

Charlotte residents at City Hall opposing new data centers ahead of a June 8 vote