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.
Blackman Charter 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 Blackman Charter Township.
unknown · Blackman Charter TownshipTemporarily pauses data center development in Blackman Charter Township.Blackman Charter Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
Timing
Ordinance #134 establishes a temporary moratorium on data centers, but the sources do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Treasurer Preston
Introduced or moved approval of the proposed Backyard Chickens ordinance amendment, Case #1606, Case #1607, and the zoning ordinance review agreement; also co-sponsored the final Backyard Chickens ordinance motion.
- Clerk Elwell
Co-sponsored or moved approval of the proposed Backyard Chickens ordinance amendment, Case #1606, Case #1607, and the zoning ordinance review agreement.
- Trustee Thomas
Co-sponsored the final Backyard Chickens ordinance motion and sponsored or co-sponsored amendments and approval motions concerning that ordinance; co-sponsored Ordinance #134 and Resolution #07-2026-0720.
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- Supervisor Jancek
Introduced Ordinance #134 and Resolution #07-2026-0720 and sponsored related approval motions.
- DJW Development LLC
Requested and presented Case #1606, the proposed rezoning from C-3 to RM-1 for apartments.
- Mark Johnston
Requested and presented Case #1607 on behalf of Jimmie's Towing.
- Jimmie's Towing
Applicant and party requesting the Case #1607 rezoning to all C-3 Highway Commercial.
- Planning Commission
Recommended denial of Case #1606.
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Ordinance #134 establishes a temporary moratorium on data centers, restricting their approval or development during the moratorium period; the sources do not specify its duration or scope.
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