Covington Data Center Power Plant Halt

Georgia regulators ordered construction to stop at a Covington power plant being built by VoltaGrid to supply a nearby Serverfarm data center without relying on the utility grid.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division issued notices of violation after reports that gas engines and diesel emergency generators were installed before required permits were finalized. The case puts permitting, air pollution, and off-grid power arrangements at the center of scrutiny as data center developers seek faster access to electricity.