Muhlenberg, Ohio Implements One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Local Concerns
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Muhlenberg Township, Ohio, has enacted a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications following community opposition to a proposed data center and power plant by Pacifico Energy. The decision comes as Ohio lawmakers debate state-wide legislation regarding data centers, including House Bill 646, which aims to establish a commission to assess their community impact.
Feb 18, 2026, 2:02 PM
