County-by-county record of moratoriums, bans, project rejections, and other restrictions on utility-scale clean energy in North Carolina — 5 tracked actions, each linked to the source that reported it. See our North Carolina clean energy guide for market context, and the methodology for how entries are sourced and labeled.
As of August 2026, CleanPowerDaily tracks 5 restrictive actions against utility-scale clean energy in North Carolina, spanning 3 counties plus statewide policy: 1 moratorium, ban, or restriction, 0 project rejections, and 4 other actions such as withdrawals or litigation.
| County | Actions | Technology | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Pender County | 1 | Solar | |
| Pitt County | 1 | Data Center | |
| Statewide | 2 | Data Center |
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Southport is workshopping zoning rules for data centers amid resident backlash, with community members pushing for an outright ban rather than just zoning regulations.
Charlotte
WFAE reported residents packed a Charlotte City Council public hearing to demand a proposed 150-day moratorium on new data center development, with the overwhelming majority of speakers opposing further projects.
Fayetteville
A Fayetteville Observer opinion column reported growing resident opposition to data center development in Fayetteville, with calls for a temporary moratorium after multiple public forums showed widespread concern.
WECT reported the North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld Pender County's denial of a special use permit for a 2,360-acre solar farm, affirming the county's authority to reject the project.
Farmville commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a 12-month moratorium on data centers after residents voiced opposition, pausing any potential decisions while staff reviews the issue.
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