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The Digest's tracker follows 5 North Carolina data center bills: 5 that would restrict development, 0 that favor it, and 0 neutral. None has yet passed a chamber. The map covers 1 North Carolina market with about 2.5 GW of capacity and pipeline. Local restrictions on data center permits are in effect.
Latest North Carolina data center activity
Bill actions and news about North Carolina data centers in one timeline, newest first. News is matched to the state by the story's text.
BillHB 1213: Protect Taxpayers and Local Governments. Restrictive
In committee, last action Jun 30, 2026BillSB 1026: Power Bill Protection/Large Load Tariff. Restrictive
Failed, last action May 5, 2026BillHB 1180: Data Center Amendments. Restrictive
In committee, last action May 4, 2026BillHB 1063: Ratepayer and Resource Protection Act. Restrictive
In committee, last action Apr 28, 2026BillSB 844: Affordable Energy Omnibus. Restrictive
Introduced, last action Apr 28, 2026North Carolina data center legislation
North Carolina data center markets and projects
Charlotte, NC
2.5GW+ in Charlotte metro; 7.8GW Duke Energy NC contracted pipeline, 15.4GW high-confidence pipeline.
Duke Energy's contracted NC data center pipeline reached 7.8GW by Q2 2026 (up from 7.6GW in Q1), with a 15.4GW high-confidence pipeline and 5.2GW…
Other desks
Updated October 23, 2026. Bill labels are the Digest's own classification of each bill's text; market figures come from CBRE, JLL, and utility filings as cited on the map. All Digest news.