The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Westover
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Westover’s moratorium is labeled enacted, though its description says “if enacted”; it pauses data-center development for six months, not permanently.
Rating from Alabama statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Westover.
current law · City of WestoverWestover is reported to have adopted a six-month data center moratorium.Alabama Westover data center moratorium (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the six-month moratorium would temporarily stop data center development in Westover, delaying projects during that period. It is not a permanent ban, but the pause is a substantial short-term restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after adoption
People behind it
- Westover City Council
Unanimously voted to implement the six-month data-center moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Westover approved a six-month moratorium on data centers, temporarily pausing potential data center development. The source does not specify exceptions.
Sources
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