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.
Blendon Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Blendon Township enacted a one-year pause on data center development, with the possibility of an extension; the description also characterizes the enacted measure as something that would pause development.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Blendon Township.
current law · Blendon TownshipPauses data-center development in Blendon Township for one year starting June 1, 2026, while the township reviews the issue.Blendon Township Resolution 2026-06.1, To Enact a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
What this means
The measure would pause data center development for one year, creating a major delay for projects during that period. The minutes describe a one-year moratorium on data centers, with the possibility of an extension.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after June 1, 2026
The moratorium on data centers was approved for a one-year period, with the option to extend it if needed.
People behind it
- Don Vander Kuyl
Proposed adopting the temporary moratorium on data centers and moved to approve Resolution 2026-06.1.
- Jeff Meyer
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-06.1.
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A temporary moratorium prohibits data centers in Blendon Township for one year beginning June 1, 2026. The moratorium may be extended if needed, but an extension would require demonstrating progress after the initial 12-month period.
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