The Data Center Divide
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Ely Township
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Mixed Data Center Policies
Ely Township has enacted a temporary pause on data center and cryptocurrency-mining development while it develops rules. The minutes describe a one-year moratorium, possibly extendable by six months.
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current law · Ely TownshipTemporarily prohibits data centers and cryptocurrency mining while the township develops rules, for up to one year with a possible six-month extension.Ely Township Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium
What this means
The measure would temporarily pause data center and cryptocurrency-mining development while the township works out rules. The minutes describe a one-year moratorium, with a possible six-month extension, making it a substantial short-term barrier to building or expanding facilities.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
The data center and cryptocurrency mining moratorium was adopted on 2026-08-19 and is stated to last one year, with a possible six-month extension.
People behind it
- Planning Commission
Directed preparation of a data center moratorium/resolution for review and a subsequent vote.
- Laakso
Moved to enact the Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium.
- Hosang
Supported the motion to enact the Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium.
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A moratorium was enacted on data centers and cryptocurrency mining for one year while the township determines applicable rules and regulations.
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