Springfield, Missouri — 120-day moratorium on new data center applications
Springfield, Missouri · 120-day moratorium on new data center applications
Springfield's City Council voted 8-0 to pause acceptance of new data center applications for 120 days (through November 17, 2026) while the city develops a public-interest evaluation framework covering land use, utility, noise, and air impacts.
Technical detail
Springfield's City Council voted 8-0 to pause acceptance of new data center applications for 120 days (through November 17, 2026) while the city develops a public-interest evaluation framework covering land use, utility, noise, and air impacts.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Springfield, Missouri
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-29 |
| Citation | 120-day moratorium on new data center applications |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Springfield City Council passes 120-day moratorium on data centers. Here's what happens next ↗ |
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