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.
Fremont County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Fremont County has enacted a temporary pause on data-center construction in every county zoning district for up to six months, though the accompanying description inconsistently says it would apply if enacted.
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Specific to Fremont County only.
current law · County measureTemporarily prohibits data center construction in all Fremont County zoning districts while the county develops regulations.Fremont County Resolution No. 19 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, it would temporarily stop data-center construction in every Fremont County zoning district, for no more than six months. That is a serious short-term barrier, even though it is not a permanent ban and is intended to give the county time to draft location rules.
Timing
- Ends
- six months after adoption
The resolution imposes an emergency temporary moratorium on data-center construction in all Fremont County zoning districts. The minutes state that such a moratorium may not exceed six months.
People behind it
- Commissioner McFall
Moved to approve Resolution No. 19, imposing the emergency temporary moratorium on data-center construction.
- Commissioner Grantham
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 19.
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Imposes an emergency temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers in Fremont County, as stated in the resolution title (“Emergency Temporary Moratorium on the Construction of Data Centers”).
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