On April 14, 2026, Maine became the first state in US history to pass a statewide moratorium on large data centers. A dozen more states are following. Florida is already moving.
On April 14, 2026, Maine’s legislature passed LD 307 — an 18-month moratorium on all data centers over 20 megawatts. It was the first statewide data center ban in American history. Maine isn’t alone.
A Gallup survey found 71% of Americans would oppose a data center in their community — a higher disapproval rate than nuclear plants or gas facilities. Nationally, 48 data center projects representing $156 billion in investment were blocked or stalled by community opposition in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, more than 20 additional projects were killed — a record quarterly pace.
The movement is working. The question is whether your county acts before a developer files the application — or after.
Send a Preemptive Letter Now Full National Tracker →Even without a statewide law, county commissioners have broad discretion over rezoning. Every formal opposition letter submitted becomes part of the public record. Commissioners who see 200 letters from residents have political cover to vote no. Commissioners who see zero letters have political pressure in the opposite direction — from developers with paid lobbyists in the room.
Citrus County proved it this week. Nassau County proved it two weeks ago. Your county can be next.
Don’t wait for the application. Send your letter to your commissioners before a developer files. It takes under 2 minutes and costs nothing.
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