New data center rules proposed in New Castle County after resident outcry

Why Should Delaware Care? After hearing concerns from residents about a proposed data center near Delaware City, a local lawmaker is taking action. If enacted, these regulations would impose restrictions on future data center development in New Castle County.

New Castle County lawmakers are lining up new legislation they hope could mitigate resident-feared impacts from a massive proposed data center near Delaware City, although it may be too late for the first part of the project.

County Councilman Dave Carter on Monday announced draft legislation that would put restrictions on how data centers could operate and how they could be designed. He will formally introduce the legislation at the council’s special meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5…

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