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.
Garfield 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 Garfield Township.
unknown · Garfield TownshipConsiders a temporary moratorium on data centers; the provided records do not show that one was adopted.Garfield Township Proposed Data Center Moratorium (2026)
Timing
The sources identify an adopted data-center moratorium, but do not state an expiration date, ending condition, or extension terms.
People behind it
- Sylvan Solar, LLC
Proposed the 220-megawatt solar energy facility in Garfield Township and Sheridan Charter Township and hosted the public meeting regarding the project.
- AES Clean Energy
Identified as the affiliate of Sylvan Solar, LLC associated with the proposed solar energy facility.
- Planning Commission
Held a hearing concerning the proposed data center moratorium.
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- Township Board
Adopted the data center moratorium.
Sources
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