Anderson County adopts moratorium on data centers, crypto mining and battery storage while officials study rules
After more than two hours of public comment raising water, fire and grid concerns, Anderson County commissioners voted to impose a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems, cryptocurrency mining facilities and data processing centers to allow legal review and fuller local planning.
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Anderson County commissioners voted to impose a temporary moratorium on three proposed land uses—battery energy storage systems (BESS), cryptocurrency mining facilities and data processing centers—after a lengthy public hearing and sustained debate during the county’s regular meeting.
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