Charleston approves a one-year moratorium on data centers

Central ILWAND · Oct 6, 2026

Charleston approves a one-year moratorium on data centers

The unanimous vote also pauses battery storage systems through October 2027 while the city studies impacts.

The Charleston City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night for a temporary moratorium on new data centers and battery storage systems, WAND reports. City leaders said they need time to study the impact on power, water and public safety before approving future projects.

The pause runs through October 2027. Charleston joins a growing list of central Illinois communities — including Normal and Bloomington — weighing local rules while state lawmakers have yet to act on data center legislation.

Source: WAND · JG-TC

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