Charlotte Data Center Moratorium
Charlotte, NC 150-Day Moratorium on New Data Centers
Charlotte, NC · Charlotte, N.C., data center moratorium (adopted June 8, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- November 5, 2026
- Applies to
- Developers seeking new data center approvals in Charlotte
- Enforced by
- City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
Charlotte City Council voted 11-0 on June 8, 2026 to pause new data centers for 150 days while the city studies their impacts and hears from residents worried about noise and rising electric and water costs. Already-approved projects — including the five-building, 122-acre 'Powerhouse Charlotte' campus in north Charlotte that could draw 300-400 megawatts — are NOT affected, because the city lacks legal authority over approved projects.
Who is protected: Charlotte residents and utility ratepayers near proposed data center sites
Legal detail
150-day moratorium on new data center approvals adopted unanimously (11-0) by the Charlotte City Council June 8, 2026; previously approved projects proceed unaffected. Intended to give council time for research and public input toward data-center regulations.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Charlotte, NC |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 8, 2026 |
| Citation | Charlotte, N.C., data center moratorium (adopted June 8, 2026) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Charlotte City Council approves 150-day moratorium on new data centers — WBTV |
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