Mid-Atlantic counties pause data center development

Multiple counties in the Mid-Atlantic region (Chester County, Chesterfield County, and Montgomery County) have approved or are considering temporary moratoriums on data center development to study impacts and establish regulatory frameworks. The initiatives include public education efforts and transparency measures as counties seek to balance economic development with community concerns.

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