San Francisco passes temporary moratorium on data centers as permanent rules eyed – Local News Matters

San Francisco passes temporary moratorium on data centers as permanent rules eyed  Local News Matters

San Francisco on Tuesday became the first county in the Bay Area to enact a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers. The Board of San Francisco supervisors unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new data centers to study their environmental and community impacts. San Francisco on Tuesday became the first county in the Bay Area to enact a temporary moratorium on the construction of new data centers.

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at its regular meeting to approve a 45-day urgency ordinance that took effect immediately. This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly regional roundup in your inbox. Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.Please visit My Account to manage your account.