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.
Shoshone County
Mixed Data Center Policies
Idaho offers qualifying large data centers tax breaks, but requires substantial investment and job creation, with repayment if targets are missed. Large power users must cover infrastructure costs, while new facilities starting construction after July 1, 2026, face limits on consumptive cooling-water use.
Rating and summary from Idaho statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Shoshone County.
Specific to Shoshone County only.
pending · County measureSchedules discussion of a proposed ordinance and land-use amendment for data center development and infrastructure; it does not establish new requirements.Shoshone County Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda — Data Center Oriented Development / Infrastructure Ordinance / Land Use Amendment Discussion (2026)
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