Voters in Sunbury, Ohio, approved a charter amendment banning large data centers, creating a significant obstacle for Amazon's proposed $2 billion project. The project was already paused, and observers are watching for state-level action.
Amazon's proposed $2 billion data center project in Sunbury, Ohio, has hit a significant obstacle after a local vote. Sunbury's electorate approved a charter amendment that bans large data centers using at least 25 megawatts of electricity.
The ban won the support of 78% of voters. The vote adds complexity to the project, which was already paused due to a city moratorium and pending additional approvals.
The outcome reflects local opposition to the data center's development. It could also affect broader state-level action on data center regulation.
Observers will now watch for state-level legislative moves, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the state legislature could play roles in shaping the rules. Any advance of bills such as H.B. 646, which could impose statewide moratoriums, would be consistent with statewide restrictions.
Source: Crypto Briefing
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