Town of Oneonta Moves Toward Data Center Ban – All Otsego
Town of Oneonta Moves Toward Data Center Ban – All Otsego
https://www.allotsego.com/town-of-oneonta-moves-toward-data-center-ban/
Publish Date: 2026-03-10 11:37:00
Source Domain: www.allotsego.com
- Town of Oneonta is considering zoning amendments to prohibit large-scale data centers, except for institutional needs like academic or medical facilities.
- Growing environmental concerns and potential local power grid strain motivated the quick action from the government in response to a proposal by Eco-Yotta Inc.
- Public opinion is largely against the proposed AI research facility and data center.
- Officials aim to prevent disproportionate energy demand and environmental footprint like those seen in other states, drawing on the example of Dryden, New York.
- Town Supervisor Will Rivera suggested banning data centers outright and passing the prohibition.
- The debate will continue in the Town Board meeting on March 11, focusing on a potential moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations.
- This initiative is the result of collaboration between student reporters from SUNY Oneonta and the SUNY Institute for Local News through the OnNY Community Media Lab.
