Essex mayor proposes moratorium on AI data centres

Essex moratorium on data centres may be region's first

Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy says what the County of Essex needs regarding data centres is time.That's time to research the potential impacts on the region."We need more information," she said. "There may be places they could go in Essex County, but we have no data, so right now, let's look at putting a pin in place while we have this research."County councillors found out last week the County of Essex doesn't have the authority to impose a moratori…

Ontario Greens call for moratorium on new AI data centres - Thoughtful Journalism

Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner is calling for a moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centres until the province establishes stronger rules governing their electricity demand and environmental impacts. In an interview with Energi Media, Schreiner said Ontario risks approving very large new power loads before it has determined how to protect electricity consumers, communities, and the province’s broader electrification goals. He pointed…

Essex mayor proposes moratorium on AI data centres

Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy is moving to place a moratorium on the development of AI data centres in the town.