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Alabama should temporarily pause approvals of new large data centers.

Several large data center projects are planned in Alabama, and they use large amounts of electricity and water. A pause would stop new approvals for a set period while the state reviews their effects.

Doug Jones

Democratic
Agree

So let me make this clear — I am for a one year moratorium to halt data center development in the state of Alabama until we have guardrails and policies in place that protect our people and our communities

Press quote · Jul 27, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Declare a one-year moratorium on data centers

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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