Montgomery County Postpones Data Center Information Event Amid Security Concerns

The county-organized event aimed to provide the public with more information about data centers but has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts and "growing security concerns."

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has postponed a planned event that was meant to provide the public with more information about data centers in the area. The event, previously scheduled for March 18 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, has been delayed due to "growing security concerns" as well as scheduling conflicts, according to Commissioner Tom DiBello. The nature of the security concerns has not been made clear, and county officials have not yet released details on when the event will be rescheduled.

Why it matters

The postponement of this event highlights the ongoing tensions and opposition surrounding data center proposals in Montgomery County and the broader region. Residents have expressed concerns about the environmental impact of data centers, including energy costs, water usage, air pollution, and noise pollution. Despite this opposition, data center projects continue to be pushed by state and local officials with the backing of major corporations.

The details

The event was meant to gather various "providers," including industry experts and corporations that utilize data centers, to provide information on issues like energy demand, grid capacity, and water usage. However, critics have expressed concerns that the "industry experts" would not be sharing fairly competing viewpoints. The group No Conshy Data Centers, which has successfully organized resistance to a proposed facility, has urged the county to release the specific names of the industry experts and corporations involved, but officials have so far declined to do so.

  • The event was previously scheduled for March 18, 2026 at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell.
  • The event has not yet been rescheduled.

The players

Tom DiBello

A Montgomery County Commissioner who cited "growing security concerns" and scheduling conflicts as reasons for postponing the data center information event.

No Conshy Data Centers

A group that has successfully organized resistance to a proposed data center facility in the region and has urged the county to release the names of industry experts and corporations involved in the postponed event.

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What they’re saying

“The event will still be very important...whatever your position is for or against data centers.”

— Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner (Patch.com)

What’s next

The county has not yet announced when the rescheduled data center information event will take place.

The takeaway

This postponement highlights the ongoing tensions and opposition surrounding data center proposals in Montgomery County, with residents raising concerns about the environmental impact of these facilities. The county's decision to delay the event amid security concerns suggests the divisive nature of this issue and the challenges officials face in trying to provide information to the public.