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.
Little Traverse 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 Little Traverse Township.
unknown · Little Traverse TownshipTemporarily prohibits data centers in Little Traverse Township.Little Traverse Township Data Center Moratorium Ordinance (2026)
What this means
The township adopted a temporary moratorium that would pause data center development, creating a significant barrier. The sources do not state how long it would last or exactly what activities it covers, so the full impact is unclear (temporary moratorium on data centers).
Timing
The measure imposes a temporary moratorium on data centers, but the sources do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Little Traverse Township Planning Commission
Recommended the temporary data center moratorium ordinance and conducted a public hearing to consider it.
- Little Traverse Township Board of Trustees
Adopted the temporary moratorium ordinance on data centers.
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A temporary moratorium prohibits data centers in Little Traverse Township. temporary moratorium on data centers
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