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.
Evergreen 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 Evergreen Township.
current law · Evergreen TownshipTemporarily pauses approval of data centers in Evergreen Township while the township considers regulations.Evergreen Township Data Center and Battery Storage Moratorium
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The moratorium on data centers and battery storage expires after this period. Any extension would require action by the Township Board.
People behind it
- Evergreen Township Board
Adopted and administered the moratorium on data centers and battery storage.
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Establishes a temporary moratorium on data centers and battery-storage facilities, restricting the submission, acceptance, review, processing, and approval of related applications during the moratorium period. Moratorium on Data Centers/Battery Storage
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Existing lawful data centers and projects with approvals or complete applications submitted before the moratorium are protected from the temporary restrictions and may proceed under their existing approvals.
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