In effect
Moderate protection
Rockdale County GA Data Center & BESS Moratorium (extended through Sept 8, 2026)
Rockdale County, GA · BOC resolution (extension) (2026-03-15)
Moratorium on acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for establishment/expansion of data centers and battery energy storage systems pending zoning and infrastructure review.
Technical detail
Moratorium on acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for establishment/expansion of data centers and battery energy storage systems pending zoning and infrastructure review. Citation: BOC resolution (extension).
Who is protected: Rockdale County residents and ratepayers
Who must comply: Data center developers seeking approvals in Rockdale County
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Rockdale County, GA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-03-15 |
| Enacted | 2026-03-15 |
| Citation | BOC resolution (extension) (2026-03-15) |
| Enforced by | Rockdale County government / planning |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Rockdale County GA Data Center & BESS Moratorium (extended through Sept 8, 2026) — source ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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