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.
Frankenmuth 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 Frankenmuth Township.
expired · Frankenmuth TownshipPauses data center development in Frankenmuth Township for six months.Frankenmuth Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure is a six-month moratorium on data centers, which would temporarily block new data center development while it is in effect. That is a substantial short-term barrier, but the sources do not indicate a permanent ban or restrictions on existing facilities.
Timing
- Ends
- 6 months after adoption
The sources state that the Township Board adopted a 6-month moratorium on data centers on 2026-03-16. No extension conditions or other provisions are stated.
People behind it
- Frankenmuth Township Board
Approved the six-month moratorium on data centers at its March 16, 2026 meeting.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A six-month moratorium on data centers was approved by the Frankenmuth Township Board on March 16, 2026, temporarily restricting the development or operation of data centers.
Sources
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