Commissioners discuss potential moratorium on data/AI centers, defer action until state law takes effect

May 13, 2026

In response to a proposed solar-plus-battery project that raised concerns it could host an AI/data processing center, commissioners discussed resource impacts, tax treatment and a possible temporary moratorium. The board agreed to take no moratorium action now and revisit the question after a state law takes effect on July 1.

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Commissioners discussed a developer inquiry for a solar and battery project on Highway 231 near the Bay County line that raised questions about whether the site might host an AI or data processing center.

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