特拉华州封锁华盛顿项目数据中心, 以过度储存柴油及污染风险为由, Delaware blocked the Project Washington data center over environmental violations, citing excessive diesel storage and pollution risks.

特拉华州拒绝批准位于特拉华市的华盛顿项目数据中心,理由是其大规模柴油储存和发电机系统违反了《沿海区法》。 Delaware has denied approval for the Project Washington data center in Delaware City, citing violations of the Coastal Zone Act due to its large-scale diesel fuel storage and generator system. 该项目本来包括250万加仑柴油和516台备用发电机,但根据州法,该项目被视为被禁止的“新的重工业用途”。 The project, which would have included over 2.5 million gallons of diesel fuel and 516 backup generators, was deemed a prohibited "new heavy industry use" under state law. DNREC列举了环境风险,包括空气污染和对沿海生态系统的威胁,而立法者和环保倡导者则赞扬这一决定,认为这是平衡技术成长与环境和经济责任的必要步骤。 DNREC cited environmental risks, including air pollution and threats to coastal ecosystems, while lawmakers and environmental advocates praised the decision as a necessary step to balance tech growth with environmental and economic responsibility. 开发商Starwood Digital Ventures有14天时间对裁决提出上诉。 Developer Starwood Digital Ventures has 14 days to appeal the ruling.