Brunswick Data Center Moratorium
Brunswick, ME 180-Day Moratorium on Large Data Centers (1 MW+)
Brunswick, ME · Town of Brunswick, Me., data center moratorium (June 1, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- November 28, 2026
- Applies to
- Developers of data centers at or above 1 MW in Brunswick
- Enforced by
- Town of Brunswick Department of Planning and Development
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.
Who is protected: Brunswick residents and local utility customers
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Brunswick, ME |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| Citation | Town of Brunswick, Me., data center moratorium (June 1, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| News report | Brunswick passes data center moratorium (Portland Press Herald) |
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