California
Under DiscussionNo statewide moratorium legislation, though some local jurisdictions have imposed water-use restrictions affecting proposed data center sites.
Local Actions
1active ban
1of 58 counties (2%)
Monterey Park
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City Council unanimously adopted 45-day moratorium on data center applications, later extended through January 2027. Council voted to place a permanent citywide data center ban on the June 2026 ballot.
2026-01-21View source →