Data center and geothermal energy development
Summary
Several speakers demanded a moratorium on data centers, pointing to a geothermal hydrogen project and pre-applications from EGX. Supervisor Crandell explained the Energy Ad Hoc Committee is holding off on a moratorium until a real permit application arrives, to avoid a gap when a two-year moratorium expires.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A moratorium would give nearby residents protection from industrial-scale energy projects while permanent rules are drafted.
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