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.
Gibson 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 Gibson Township.
unknown · Gibson TownshipTemporarily pauses consideration of new data center projects in Gibson Township while officials review zoning rules.Gibson Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause consideration of data-center applications while the township studies its rules, creating a significant delay for new projects and expansions. Its duration is not specified, and it does not describe limits on existing data-center operations.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after the ordinance's effective date
The temporary moratorium expires after this period unless extended by the Township Board. The ordinance's other provisions remain in effect.
People behind it
- Township of Gibson
Municipal government that enacted and adopted the ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Establishes a temporary, limited moratorium blocking consideration of data center applications while Gibson Township studies and potentially revises its related ordinances and regulations.
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Allows data centers lawfully established before the moratorium took effect to continue operating, being maintained, and being repaired.
Allows data-center applications submitted and deemed complete before the moratorium took effect to continue review under the requirements that previously applied.
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