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.
Green Charter Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Green Charter Township has enacted a one-year pause on building or expanding data centers; the description does not say existing centers must stop operating.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Green Charter Township.
current law · Green Charter TownshipPauses new data center development in Green Charter Township for one year, unless the township board ends the moratorium sooner.Green Charter Township Data Center Moratorium
What this means
The measure creates a one-year pause on data-center development in Green Charter Township, a substantial delay for projects seeking to build or expand. The sources do not say it stops existing centers from operating. (one-year moratorium)
Timing
Reported one-year term. Secondary tracker reports rescission by board vote if deemed necessary. Primary terms, exact operative expiration and actual rescission or extension are unverified.
People behind it
- Riebow
Named as a mover of the Green Charter Township board motion adopting the data-center moratorium.
- Thorne
Named as a mover of the Green Charter Township board motion adopting the data-center moratorium.
- Green Charter Township Board
Adopted the data-center moratorium by unanimous vote.
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- Bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers
Introduced a three-bill package to temporarily pause new data-center development statewide.
- Rep. Dylan Wegela
Introduced one of the bills, which would impose a moratorium on approvals by the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Reported one-year data center moratorium; exact coverage of applications, permits, expansions and existing operations remains unknown.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Secondary tracker reports the moratorium may be rescinded by board vote; primary-text confirmation is lacking.
Sources
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