HB2K AI data center campus (Kings Mountain)
Also called: HB2K Data Center Campus
A Nevada developer says its land in Kings Mountain is approved for an AI data center campus of 150 to 300 megawatts. It sued the city over utilities. No construction has been seen.
Where things stand: The developer says the land is zoned for an AI data center and sued the city over utilities. Kings Mountain paused new data centers in Feb. 2026; it is unclear if the pause applies.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 2026): Kings Mountain City Council approved a six-month data center moratorium 5-2.
What we know
- 📍 WhereKings Mountain, Cleveland County
- 🏢 CompanyHB2K LLC (Honey Badger Development)
- ⚡ Power it needs300 megawatts (about as much as 240,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromDeveloper claims a 150-300 MW power path
❓ Still unanswered
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- Where exactly is the site, and how many acres? 🙋 I'll find out
- Does the city's moratorium apply to this project? 🙋 I'll find out
- What is the status of the lawsuit against the city? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- 2026HB2K sued the city over utility service for the site.
- Feb 2026Kings Mountain City Council approved a six-month data center moratorium 5-2.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Kings Mountain City Council voted 5-2 for a 182-day pause on data centers while staff study design, utilities and noise rules. In summer 2026 the planning board recommended a 12-month extension; the council delayed its decision.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Couple regrets selling family land for data center project · WSPA / NewsNation · 2026
- Kings Mountain residents share concerns as another data center is proposed · WBTV · Feb 24, 2026
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