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.
Elba 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 Elba Township.
unknown · Elba TownshipCreates a temporary moratorium on data centers and directs the Planning Commission to draft an ordinance regulating them.Elba Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
Timing
The sources confirm adoption of a data center moratorium but do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Elba Township Board
Adopted the data center moratorium.
- Elba Township Planning Commission
Was tasked with drafting an ordinance for data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Adopted a moratorium on data centers, temporarily restricting their development or operation; the notice does not specify the moratorium’s duration, scope, or exceptions. Adopted a Data Center Moratorium
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