Thomas County requests drafting of moratorium resolution on data centers, battery storage, crypto-mining and similar facilities
Jul 7, 2026
After consulting the county attorney, the board asked that a resolution be prepared imposing moratoriums on data centers, battery energy storage systems, cryptocurrency‑mining operations, artificial‑intelligence facilities, and carbon dioxide capture/transport/sequestration until the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations are updated.
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Following a recess to the Board of Equalization, the Thomas County Board of Commissioners reconvened and discussed regulatory gaps related to large industrial and energy facilities.
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