Data centers in Chatham County, North Carolina
The public record for Chatham County: 1 local government action on data centers and 1 announced project, each with its source.
Local government actions
| Jurisdiction | Date | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | 2026-02 | adopted | Chatham County adopted a 12-month moratorium on data centers, data processing, and crypto mining, effective until February 11, 2027; a judge later exempted the Eco TIP West project. | [1][2] |
Announced projects
| Company | Location | Announced | MW | Acres | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco TIP West LLC (Lee-Moore Capital) | Moncure | 2026 | 750 | approved | A judge ruled in September 2026 that the 750 MW Eco TIP West data center can proceed despite the Chatham County moratorium because the developer had begun work before the ban. | [1] |
How to read this
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Questions
Does Chatham County have a data center moratorium?
The public record shows adopted local action in Chatham County: Chatham County (2026-02). Read the linked ordinance for its scope and end date, because boards extend and amend these.
What data centers are planned in Chatham County?
Announced projects on record in Chatham County: Eco TIP West LLC (Lee-Moore Capital), Moncure (approved). Each row on this page links to its public source.
Looking at land in Chatham County?
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