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.
Gladwin County
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 Gladwin County.
Specific to Gladwin County only.
unknown · Unincorporated areasExtends a temporary moratorium on data center development in Gladwin County while officials consider regulations.Gladwin County proposed Data Center Moratorium Resolution (2026)
What this means
The resolution extends a temporary pause on data center development, delaying new projects and expansions while the county considers its rules (extend data center moratorium). That is a major barrier to building, but it is not a permanent ban on operating existing data centers.
Timing
The resolution extends the data center moratorium, but the source does not provide a clear expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Gladwin County Board of Commissioners
Proposed and adopted the resolution extending the data center moratorium.
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Extends the moratorium on developing data centers in Gladwin County, temporarily restricting the approval of data-center construction or expansion during the extended moratorium period.
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