Fayetteville PWC Votes to Increase Electricity Surcharge on September 1
The increase in the Power Supply Adjustment rate is to cover wholesale electricity bills that were $18.1 million higher than expected.
Fayetteville PWC Raising Electric Rates for Second Time This Year
Increased Power Supply Adjustment could hit bills on September 1 as city utility passes along increased costs thanks to ‘elevated demand’ during a cold winter.
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday
As the council considers an ordinance, Eastover objects to a 300-megawatt project, and Cumberland County holds a community meeting on Tuesday.
Data Center Opponents Rally Outside Fayetteville City Hall
As the city and county consider how to regulate the facilities, about 20 protesters urged state lawmakers to ban data centers.
Fayetteville City Council Tours Data Centers Without Telling the Public
Up to 6 members of the 10-person council visited facilities as controversy swirls over whether to regulate or ban them. The public was not invited to tag along.
Cumberland County Enacts 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
Temporary ban gives the county time to create regulations for the massive computing facilities that have drawn opposition from some residents.
Cumberland Commissioners to Vote Monday on Data Center Moratorium
The county proposes a six-month ban while it drafts an ordinance regulating data center developments.
More Energy Coverage
PWC Plans to Provide $57.6M in Electric Infrastructure for Titanium Factory
Fayetteville Public Works Commission plans to spend $2.02 billion for projects, including Project Aero, filtering “forever chemicals,” solar farms, and water and sewer service.
Data Center Proposal Emerges as County Holds Hearing on Moratorium
A Cumberland County hearing about a temporary data center ban drew dozens of opponents, as a developer announced a project, and PWC’s CEO says a moratorium isn’t needed.
Cumberland County Proposes Data Center Moratorium Ahead of Public Hearing
County commissioners host a public hearing on the moratorium on Monday. The proposal would prohibit new data center construction for a period of time.
Errant Animals Caused 222 Power Outages for Fayetteville PWC Customers in 2025
There were four major power failures in 2025 and hundreds of smaller ones thanks to crispy critters, equipment failure, falling trees, and contractors.
Cumberland Commissioners Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The public can comment on plans for a temporary ban during the hearing on May 18.
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