Proposed Data Center Moratorium and Regulations

Spoke in support of a strict data center moratorium to protect water resources during drought conditions.

A software developer who urged the board to enact the strongest possible moratorium without loopholes.

Addressed environmental justice concerns and urged a 32-month loophole-free moratorium.

Called for a moratorium to study data center impacts before allowing further construction.

Urged commissioners to stand with residents against corporate utility and environmental costs.

Expressed concern over AI infrastructure bubbles and long-term costs shifted to taxpayers.

Asked commissioners to vote for a complete pause on data centers given low permanent job creation.

Expressed concern over lack of consultation with the Environmental Affairs Board and opposed size exemptions and fossil fuel generators.

Highlighted public backlash against unregulated data centers and urged commissioners to side with residents.

Spoke on behalf of the Research Triangle Foundation in support of passing the moratorium as written with appropriate exceptions for R&D infrastructure.

Expressed support from the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce for a moratorium on hyperscale centers while supporting modest exceptions for enterprise needs.