Newly elected Democratic governors in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio are taking steps that may slow down data center development, citing concerns over environmental impacts and labor practices. In Texas, Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa plans a moratorium on new projects until regulations are established. Georgia's Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms intends to pause developments to review existing agreements. Ohio's Amy Acton has called for a moratorium based on specific conditions. Meanwhile, a town in North Dakota voted to support data center development, highlighting contrasting local sentiments.
Key facts
- Texas elected Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who plans a moratorium on data centers.
- Georgia's Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms aims to pause data center developments.
- Ohio's Amy Acton has called for a moratorium on data centers under certain conditions.
- Voters in North Dakota's Harwood supported data center development by 75.58%.
- Meta's Dina Powell McCormick stated that new data center projects in the U.S. will be challenging.
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