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Marion County adopts one-year moratorium on certain data‑center activity and approves energy-storage resolution

Marion County Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The Marion County Commission voted to adopt a one‑year moratorium on certain data‑center and related energy/discharge activities starting March 1, 2026, and separately approved Resolution 202609 regarding a battery energy storage system.

The Marion County Commission on Feb. 17, 2026 approved a one‑year moratorium that restricts certain data‑center and related energy‑storage activities in unincorporated parts of the county, effective March 1, 2026, and expiring March 1, 2027.

Commissioners discussed drafting language earlier in the month, including thresholds for generation and discharge; staff said the moratorium language excludes smaller facilities…

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