Nancy Mace calls for data center construction freeze in South Carolina as she runs for governor
Rep. Nancy Mace is advocating for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina. She argues that the state needs better protections for ratepayers and the electric grid amid the rapid expansion of data centers driven by AI demand. Mace's proposal comes as bipartisan concerns grow over the impact of these facilities on energy consumption and local communities.
- ▪Nancy Mace is calling for a one-year freeze on new data centers in South Carolina.
- ▪She argues that the state needs stronger safeguards to protect families and small businesses from rising electricity costs.
- ▪Mace's proposal is part of a broader bipartisan concern regarding the rapid expansion of data centers and their impact on energy consumption.
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is calling for a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers in South Carolina, arguing the state needs stronger safeguards in place as the Trump administration pushes to accelerate artificial intelligence development nationwide. South Carolina has become an increasingly popular destination for data centers, with developers drawn by tax incentives, available land, and expanding energy infrastructure. One estimate puts the number at 44 data centers already operating in the state. By comparison, Virginia and Texas lead the nation with 398 and 296 facilities, respectively.
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