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Alabama local data center moratoriums

—, · 7 stories · first tracked 2026-08-27 · last activity 2026-10-16
No project stage is auto-generated. What follows is the timeline of record — every entry dated, cited and linked to its source.

Timeline of record

  • Oct 16
    MORATORIUM·Alabama
    FirmFarm work involves tenant, not data center expansion
    FirmFarm's Anniston construction involves interior renovations for AI infrastructure company TensorWave and an Alabama Power substation outside the existing data center, according to Mayor Ciara Smith-Roston. The work does not constitute a data center expansion under the city's 12-month moratorium.
    The Anniston Star · Alabama
  • Sep 18
    MORATORIUM·Jefferson Co., AL
    Data center backlash: At least 17 Alabama cities pause development
    At least 17 Alabama cities have implemented temporary bans on new data center development, with some acting preemptively before companies express interest. Most moratoria are clustered in central Alabama, where cities cite concerns about responsible development and resource constraints like water availability.
    al.com · Jefferson Co., AL
  • Sep 9
    MORATORIUM·Alabama
    Tarrant passes 1-year moratorium on data center business licenses
    The Tarrant, Alabama city council approved a one-year moratorium on business licenses for data centers to allow time for a feasibility study examining potential impacts on utilities, infrastructure, and community services before establishing local regulations.
    WBRC · Alabama · also at WBRC
  • Sep 9
    MORATORIUM·Alabama
    Tarrant Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers
    Tarrant city officials approved a 12-month moratorium on data center development as a precautionary measure while preparing for potential future projects. Mayor Tracie Threadford said no developers have approached the city, though several buildings for sale could potentially accommodate smaller data center operations.
    WBMA · Alabama · also at WBMA
  • Sep 8
    MORATORIUM·Alabama
    Tarrant considers data center pause as city weighs impacts on power, water, neighborhoods
    Tarrant City Council will hold the first reading Tuesday of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data-center business license applications while city officials study potential impacts on electricity, water, infrastructure and public safety. The measure aims to give Tarrant time to develop standards for the facilities before considering applications.
    WBMA · Alabama
  • Aug 27
  • Aug 27
    MORATORIUM·Alabama
    City of Anniston adopts resolution that establishes temporary moratorium on data centers within regulatory jurisdiction
    Anniston adopted a resolution Aug. 18 establishing a temporary 12-month moratorium on data center permitting, development, and licensing within city limits. The Planning Commission will study related issues and present recommendations to the city council within six months.
    WBRC · Alabama