Board adopts moratorium on funding projects that support data centers through Dec. 31, 2027

Jul 16, 2026

Citing concerns about energy, water and local costs, the board approved a policy recommendation to pause funding of projects that support data centers until Dec. 31, 2027 to allow further study and coordination with state workgroups.

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The CURB board voted to recommend a moratorium on funding projects that support data centers through Dec. 31, 2027, extending an initial policy-committee suggestion. The motion was presented to allow time for impact studies and for state legislative workgroups to develop guidance.

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