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.
Dickinson County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Dickinson County has approved a three-year pause on commercial data center development, limiting new construction and expansion; the description does not say existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Kansas statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Dickinson County.
Specific to Dickinson County only.
current law · County measureProhibits commercial data centers in Dickinson County for three years under a county-approved moratorium.Dickinson County Resolution No. 073026 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause commercial data center development for three years, making it much harder to build or expand during that period. The minutes describe approval of a three-year moratorium for commercial data centers; they do not say existing centers must stop operating.
Timing
- Ends
- three years after adoption
The measure establishes a three-year moratorium covering commercial data centers, battery energy systems (BESS), and large-scale renewable energy technology. No extension conditions are stated.
People behind it
- Ron Roller
Moved to approve Resolution 073026 establishing the three-year moratorium.
- Kenny Roelofsen
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 073026 establishing the three-year moratorium.
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Imposes a three-year moratorium on commercial data centers, preventing their approval or development during that period.
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