Brunswick, ME 180-Day Moratorium on Large Data Centers (1 MW+)
Brunswick, ME · Town of Brunswick, Me., data center moratorium (June 1, 2026)
On June 1, 2026 the Brunswick Town Council unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on large-scale data centers. During the pause the town will not process applications for new or expanded data centers with electrical capacity of 1 megawatt or greater, while it drafts regulations.
Technical detail
Town of Brunswick moratorium ordinance (June 1, 2026) suspending for 180 days the processing of applications for new or expanded data centers with electrical capacity ≥1 MW.
Who is protected: Brunswick residents and local utility customers
Who must comply: Developers of data centers at or above 1 MW in Brunswick
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Brunswick, ME |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-01 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-01 |
| Citation | Town of Brunswick, Me., data center moratorium (June 1, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Town of Brunswick Department of Planning and Development |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
| Official source | Brunswick passes data center moratorium (Portland Press Herald) ↗ |
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