Kearney County extends moratorium on data centers, crypto mining and large energy projects

Apr 7, 2026

The Kearney County Board of Commissioners on April 7 approved a moratorium on accepting or approving applications for data centers, crypto mining, other large energy permits and battery energy storage systems and extended a separate moratorium on solar, wind and nuclear projects. No duration or vote tally was listed in the minutes.

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The Kearney County Board of Commissioners voted April 7 to impose a moratorium on accepting or approving applications for data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, other large energy permits and battery energy storage systems.

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