Loudoun County Supervisors Advance Proposal for 12-Month Data Center Project Moratorium
Loudoun County supervisors have voted to advance a proposal for a 12-month pause on new data center projects, with a final vote scheduled for next month.
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026 —
Loudoun County, Virginia – The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step toward potentially halting new data center construction, voting to advance a proposal that would implement a 12-month moratorium on such projects. The board’s vote moves the proposal forward, with a final decision on its adoption slated for a vote scheduled next month.
The proposed pause targets new data center development within the county. While the summary does not specify the reasons or public feedback that led to this proposal, the supervisors’ vote indicates initial support for exploring a temporary cessation of new projects in this sector.
The details surrounding the scope of the moratorium, including any potential exemptions or specific criteria for new projects, were not elaborated upon in the provided summary. Similarly, the precise date for the final vote next month was not specified.
This development comes as data centers continue to be a major focus of economic activity and infrastructure planning in Loudoun County. The outcome of the upcoming final vote will determine whether the county proceeds with a temporary freeze on new data center initiatives.
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