Philadelphia is seeing a grassroots campaign aimed at halting new data center construction. Around 100 residents and activists have asked city officials to put a three-year moratorium on any new data center projects.

What the campaign wants

The No Data Centers in Philly initiative is pushing for clear rules for the industry. Their demands include strict guidelines on energy consumption, water use, and pollution controls to shape how future data centers are built and operated in the city.

Where the city stands now

Philly officials are currently looking at two possible sites for new data centers, but so far, no specific projects have been proposed.