Fort Worth weighs 90-day data center moratorium to regulate water, energy, noise

Fort Worth, Texas is considering a 90-day pause on new data center development to craft regulations on water and energy use, noise, and siting after neighbor complaints. The measure signals growing local pushback against data center expansion, which could slow new construction in the area. Uncertainty remains over whether the moratorium will pass and what final rules will be adopted.

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