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.
Port Huron Charter 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 Port Huron Charter Township.
current law · Charter Township of Port HuronEnacts a temporary pause on data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities in Port Huron Township.Michigan Port Huron Charter Township Ordinance No. 257 (2026)
Timing
The sources establish a temporary moratorium on data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities, but do not state its expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Shonka
Moved approval of the first reading of Ordinance #257, the temporary moratorium on data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities.
- Reno
Seconded approval of the first reading and moved approval of the ordinance’s final reading.
- Dudas
Seconded approval of the ordinance’s final reading.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Ordinance #257 imposes a temporary moratorium on data centers and other high-resource-demand facilities, restricting their development or operation during the moratorium period.
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