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.
Hopkins 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 Hopkins Township.
unknown · Hopkins TownshipTemporarily prohibits Hopkins Township from accepting or processing data center applications until April 15, 2027, or until updated zoning rules take effect, whichever comes first.Hopkins Township Ordinance No. 2026-17, Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
What this means
The measure would pause accepting or processing applications for data centers until April 15, 2027, or until zoning changes take effect sooner (moratorium term). That would substantially delay new projects and expansions requiring approval, but the sources do not say it would stop existing data centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 2027-04-15, or earlier upon the effective date of amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance or new regulations addressing data centers, whichever occurs first
The moratorium applies to accepting and/or processing applications for data centers. The Township Board may extend it by resolution to allow additional time for review or ordinance amendments, with notice of any extension published on the Township website.
People behind it
- Hopkins Township Board of Trustees
Adopted and imposed the temporary moratorium on accepting and processing data-center applications.
- Hopkins Township Planning Commission
Conducted the public hearing and was authorized to recommend establishment of a temporary moratorium to the Township Board.
- Stacey Timmer
Hopkins Township Clerk responsible for certifying the ordinance and issuing or maintaining the required adoption notice.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
A temporary moratorium prohibits the Township from accepting or processing applications for data centers. It remains in effect until April 15, 2027, or until applicable zoning amendments become effective, whichever occurs first. moratorium ... on the acceptance and/or processing of any application for data centers
The Township Board may extend the data-center moratorium by resolution if additional time is needed for review or zoning changes; any extension must be published on the Township website. may extend the moratorium by resolution
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