Chicago mayor proposes moratorium on data center expansion
The Hill · September 23, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced an ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on data center expansions. This pause is intended to allow city officials to develop long-term policies regarding energy and pollution concerns.
Why it matters
The ordinance aims to address community concerns related to environmental impacts and energy use.
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How does this story affect you if you live in Chicago?
This moratorium could impact your community's environmental quality as city officials work on policies to manage energy use and pollution from data centers. Residents may experience a temporary pause in developments that could affect local air quality and energy resources.
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