San Diego approves 45-day moratorium on AI data centers

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a 45-day pause on AI data centers, extendable up to 10 months and 15 days. The moratorium does not cover federal NAVWAR land, where Manchester Financial Group is weighing a facility of up to 400 MW — comparable to the annual power use of roughly 300,000 homes.

• Moratorium runs 45 days, extendable to 10 months and 15 days
• NAVWAR project could reach 400 MW, equal to 300,000 homes
• A 15-member stakeholder group has 180 days for recommendations
• City lacks rules on power sourcing, water use and grid costs