PIRG Calls for Two-Year Moratorium on Large Data Center Developments

September 2, 2026

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The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is advocating for a two-year pause on large data center projects to assess their impact. This move highlights growing concerns about the environmental and community effects of such developments. InfraSale's audience should monitor how this could influence future data center policies and regulations.

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