NO HYPERSCALE
DATA CENTERS
67 Counties. One Statewide Mission.
NoDataCenterFL is a statewide coalition organizing residents across all 67 Florida counties to ask county commissioners to adopt full local bans on hyperscale and large-scale data centers before projects are already underway.
WHY BAN HYPERSCALE?
Understanding the infrastructure and community impacts of hyperscale and large-scale data center facilities.
Extraordinary Power Demand
Hyperscale and large-scale data centers may require extraordinary electrical capacity and significant supporting utility and transmission infrastructure.
Learn moreWater Resources
Some large-scale facilities may require significant water resources for cooling and other operational needs.
Learn moreWastewater Capacity
Communities should evaluate whether expanded wastewater infrastructure or treatment capacity will be required.
Learn morePublic Infrastructure
Large developments may require utility upgrades, transmission improvements, roads, and other supporting infrastructure.
Learn moreThe Hum Doesn’t Stop at the Fence
Large data centers operate around the clock. Cooling systems, fans, pumps, transformers, HVAC equipment, and backup generators can produce continuous tonal and low-frequency sound.
Learn moreCommunity Compatibility
Counties should decide whether developments of this scale are compatible with existing neighborhoods, agricultural areas, natural resources, and long-term land-use priorities.
Learn moreESCAMBIA COUNTY ALREADY DID IT
Florida already has a roadmap.
Resolution 2026-71
Escambia County adopted a resolution memorializing its position regarding data center facilities and identifying concerns involving electricity, water, wastewater, infrastructure, natural resources, and long-term community benefit.
VIEW RESOLUTIONOrdinance 2026-30 Enacted
Escambia County enacted an ordinance expressly banning large-scale data centers within the unincorporated area of Escambia County.
VIEW ORDINANCEOrdinance Effective
Escambia County Ordinance 2026-30 was filed with the Florida Department of State and became effective.
BRING THE ESCAMBIA MODEL TO YOUR COUNTY
Everything you need to start the conversation with your county commissioners.
EMAIL MY COMMISSIONERS
Send a constituent email asking your commissioners to support an Escambia-style resolution and full prohibition on hyperscale and large-scale data centers.
CREATE MY EMAILPRINT MY MEETING PACKAGE
Prepare for an in-person meeting with your county commissioner with a complete printed meeting guide and talking points.
PRINT PACKAGEFULL COMMUNICATION PACKAGE
Download the Escambia documents, scripts, talking points, and printable educational materials.
DOWNLOAD PACKAGELATEST UPDATES
Escambia County Enacts Full Ban on Large-Scale Data Centers
On August 6, 2026, the Escambia County Commission enacted Ordinance 2026-30, expressly banning large-scale data centers within the unincorporated area of Escambia County. The ordinance was filed with the Florida Department of State and became effective August 10, 2026. This makes Escambia County the first county in Florida to adopt a full prohibition on hyperscale and large-scale data centers.
Read moreJOIN THE MOVEMENT
Every county needs volunteers. Join your county team and help bring an Escambia-style ban to your community.