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.
Melrose 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 Melrose Township.
pending · Melrose TownshipProposes a temporary pause on data centers in Melrose Township, subject to a public hearing; it has not yet been adopted.Michigan Melrose Township Proposed Data Center Moratorium (2026)
Timing
The proposed measure includes a temporary moratorium on data centers, but the sources do not state its expiration date, ending condition, or any extension conditions.
People behind it
- Melrose Township Planning Commission
Conducting the public hearings to consider the draft zoning ordinance amendments and temporary moratorium on data centers.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A draft temporary moratorium on data centers is proposed for Melrose Township; the available notice does not specify its duration, scope, or other terms.
Sources
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