Nothing reported in Durham City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Durham City votes on zoning. The Durham County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Durham first passed a 60-day pause on data centers on May 4, 2026, then extended it so it lasts until May 2027. It covers data centers, crypto mining and similar sites while the city writes rules. City rules cap a pause at 12 months.
June 15, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Durham City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Durham City: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (company) or Duke Energy Progress (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in North Carolina.