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.
Au Train Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
Michigan offers equipment tax breaks to qualifying data centers, but some require major investment, job, water, and clean-energy commitments. Large electricity users also face separate rates, fees, and cost reviews; some must accept long contracts and minimum payments.
Rating and summary from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Au Train Township.
pending · Au Train TownshipDefines data centers and cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining operations as land uses, while leaving detailed regulations for future action.Au Train Township Data Center, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Mining Operations Ordinance (2026)
People behind it
- CUPPAD
Recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution defining data centers.
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