Box Elder County approves 180‑day moratorium on data centers and power plants
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
The county commission adopted Ordinance 6‑54, a 180‑day temporary moratorium on data centers and data‑center power plants to allow review of siting, water use, emissions and code changes; the measure passed unanimously amid intense public comment about the Stratus project.
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Box Elder County commissioners on May 27 adopted Ordinance 6‑54, imposing a temporary moratorium of up to 180 days on new data centers and data‑center power plants so staff and the planning commission can develop permitting standards.
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