Summary
The City Council is asking the Planning Board for written findings that could back a temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities while the city studies the issue.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 9, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A moratorium could affect future tax base from data center development, though the fiscal effect is unknown.
Residents concerned about energy use, noise and grid impacts would gain time for the city to study the issue.
Data center or crypto developers would face a temporary halt on projects in Keene.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Planning Board - Sep 28, 2026
The City Council is asking the Planning Board for written findings that could back a temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities while the city studies the issue.
City Council - Sep 17, 2026
A proposed temporary moratorium on data centers and crypto mining facilities is headed to the Planning Board, which initiates that process. Councilor Chalice wants ICE detention facilities considered too.
Planning, Licenses and Development Committee - Sep 9, 2026
Keene has virtually no restrictions on data centers in its land development code. A state-law-governed moratorium process is now underway, with the Planning Board to weigh whether a pause is needed while the city studies noise, water, power, and neighborhood impacts.
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
Councilor Jones is asking the council to consider a temporary moratorium on data centers and crypto mining facilities. This could shape whether large energy-intensive facilities can open in Keene while the city studies their impact on power, water and neighborhoods.
Jt. Planning Board and PLD Committee - Jul 13, 2026
Councilor Jones wants the committee to write its own definitions for data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, privately owned prisons, and private immigration detention centers before any zoning decisions. Staff noted data centers are already permitted in eight of 24 districts.
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