Okaloosa County Opts to Regulate Data Centers Rather Than Ban Them

Okaloosa County commissioners rejected a moratorium or outright prohibition on data centers, instead directing staff to develop regulations for the facilities. The board will explore conditional-use approval requirements and standards governing site location, power and water consumption, noise, lighting and buffers, with an initial regulatory plan expected within 60 days.

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