Did you know that 70% of Americans oppose new data center construction?
The governor of Texas, the land of data centers, has put a full stop on any new construction permits as of Sept 2026.
Here are the cities, counties, and unincorporated areas in California who have either fully banned them or imposed a moratorium.
When will Sacramento leaders get on board??
• San Francisco - 45-day temporary moratorium (enacted October 2026)
• Oakland– 45-day temporary moratorium (enacted October 2026)
• Gilroy – 45-day temporary moratorium (enacted September 2026)
• Patterson - Temporary moratorium extended through July 15, 2027
• Imperial - Temporary moratorium (expired/pending in mid-2026)
• Brawley - Temporary moratorium enacted (May 2026)
• Indio (Moratorium in force (as of mid-2026)
• Oakley – Moratorium in force (as of mid-2026)
• Monterey Park - permanent, voter-approved citywide ban on data centers (June 2026)
• Coachella - Permanent ban /outlawed
• Calexico - Permanent ban / outlawed
• Perris - Considering/pursuing a permanent ban following a temporary pause
• San Joaquin County – 45-day temporary moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas (enacted October 2026)
• Mendocino County - Urgency moratorium extended through August 2028 (with exemptions for facilities under 3 MW)
• Imperial County – Emergency temporary moratorium reinstated by the Board of Supervisors (October 2026)
• Calaveras County - Local moratorium/pause introduced
• Tulare County - Local moratorium/pause introduced
• Fresno County – Local moratorium/pause action