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.
Morton 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 Morton Township.
unknown · Morton TownshipTemporarily pauses data-center development in Morton Township through a moratorium.Morton Township Data Center Moratorium
What this means
The measure would put a moratorium on data centers and digital mining sites, creating a substantial barrier to building or expanding them while it is in effect. The sources do not state how long it would last or whether existing facilities are affected, so the full impact is unclear.
Timing
The sources confirm adoption of a moratorium on data centers and digital mining sites, but do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A moratorium was approved on data centers and digital mining sites in Morton Township on May 12, 2026. The available source does not state the moratorium’s duration, scope details, or exceptions.
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