Chicago Mayor Demands Data Center Moratorium After Backlash

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson Photo by Jamie Kelter Davis /Photographer: Jamie Kelter Davis(Bloomberg) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for a temporary moratorium on data centers, and signed an executive order on Tuesday to create new rules for any future developments. 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Johnson needs city council approval for a moratorium. Chicago is already home to about 39 data centers, according to the mayor’s office.Last year, the former headquarters of Cboe Global Markets Inc. was sold to a company that specializes in data centers. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Chicago will not allow unchecked development to strain our water supply, drive up energy costs, or compromise the health of our communities,” Johnson said in the emailed press release. “We are open to innovation and investment, but it must be done responsibly, transparently, and in partnership with the people most affected.”Johnson is the latest official to respond to the growing backlash against data centers and the impact of their water and energy uses on municipalities. Ahead of the midterm elections, both Democrats and Republicans are trying to address concerns over high energy costs. Last month, New York became the first state to issue a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, implemented a statewide freeze on tax credits in May. This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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