SC counties enacting data center moratoriums

South Carolina counties are taking proactive steps to halt the construction of data centers until they can establish their own regulations. This move comes as there are currently no statewide guidelines governing data centers, prompting local governments to step in and set their own standards. The push for local control highlights concerns about environmental impacts, community opposition, and the need for better planning. This regional initiative could set a precedent for other states grappling with the rapid expansion of data centers and their associated challenges.