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.
Washington 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 Washington Township.
pending · Washington TownshipDiscusses exploring a moratorium on data centers, but does not adopt one.Washington Township Battery Storage/Data Center Moratorium
Timing
The August 20, 2026 meeting minutes state that the board approved a moratorium for BESS, but the sources do not specify an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Eric Whitford
Moved to approve the moratorium for battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Kevin Whaley
Seconded the motion to approve the BESS moratorium.
Sources
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