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.
Forsyth 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 Forsyth Township.
current law · Forsyth TownshipTemporarily pauses data center and cryptocurrency-mining projects in Forsyth Township while officials consider regulations.Forsyth Township Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium Resolution
Timing
The sources confirm adoption of a Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium and list a Data Center Moratorium ordinance, but do not state its expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Crystal Carter
Forsyth Township Zoning Administrator who recommended adopting the data center and cryptocurrency mining moratorium.
- Treasurer Underwood
Moved approval of the Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium Resolution.
- Trustee Fowler
Supported the motion to approve the Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium Resolution.
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- Forsyth Township Board
Township governing body that approved the Data Center and Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium Resolution.
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A moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining was approved, temporarily restricting those activities while the township researches them and considers regulations.
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