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.
Spencer County
Anti-Data Center Policies
Spencer County’s enacted 180-day moratorium pauses accepting, reviewing, and approving data-center applications, delaying projects and expansions needing approval. Existing centers do not appear to be restricted.
current law · County measurePauses acceptance, review, and approval of data-center applications in Spencer County and Taylorsville for 180 days while officials assess impacts and develop zoning rules.Spencer County, Kentucky 180-Day Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
A 180-day moratorium would pause accepting, reviewing, and approving data-center applications, delaying new projects and expansions that need approval. It does not appear to restrict the operation of existing data centers, but the substantial delay makes this a severe temporary barrier.
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Citizen Portal reports a 180-day pause on accepting, processing and approving data-center applications. Final operative text, enforceability and municipal adoption remain unverified.
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