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.
Emmet County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Emmet County’s enacted resolution establishes a temporary halt on new data center development for up to one year; supervisors may end it sooner by completing an ordinance.
Rating from Iowa statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Emmet County.
Specific to Emmet County only.
current law · County measureProhibits new data center development in Emmet County for up to one year, unless supervisors lift the pause sooner.Iowa Resolution No. 26-25 (2026)
What this means
The proposed moratorium would stop new data center developments in Emmet County for up to one year, a major temporary barrier to building new facilities (“one-year moratorium on new data center developments”). Supervisors could end it earlier if they complete an ordinance, but the sources do not describe an exception for projects during the moratorium (“could lift it earlier”).
Timing
Scheduled to remain in effect for one year; may be lifted earlier if an ordinance is completed. Exact expiration date not independently verified.
People behind it
- Todd Glasnapp
Supervisor who explained the purpose of the action
- Tim Schumacher
Vice Chair who commented on updating regulations
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One-year moratorium on new data center developments.
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Supervisors could lift it earlier if an ordinance is completed. Detailed exemptions unverified.
Sources
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