Commissioners place temporary deferral on data-center approvals; EAC flagged water and power impacts Commissioners noted a recent deferral on new data-center approvals and asked the EAC to advise on environmental impacts, including water consumption and electrical demand tied to AI-driven growth; EAC members noted potential interest in alternative power sources such as small-scale nuclear units.

Carroll County has put a hold on new data centers as officials seek environmental guidance on their water and power demands amid rising AI investment.

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