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.
Jessenland Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
Minnesota keeps tax breaks for qualifying data-center equipment and software, but electricity is taxable, adding operating costs. Qualifying large centers also face annual fees and labor and building conditions; projects meeting general thresholds may require environmental review.
Rating and summary from Minnesota statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Jessenland Township.
pending · Jessenland TownshipProposes to define data centers and prohibit them in every zoning district in Jessenland Township.Jessenland Township proposed ordinance banning data centers (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the proposal would define data centers and ban them in all zoning districts, preventing new data center development in Jessenland Township. The source describes a proposed amendment, not a rule already in force.
People behind it
- Jessenland Township Planning and Zoning Commission
Conducted the public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendments. The hearing will be held by the Commission.
- Martha Wavrin
Listed as the Planning and Zoning Administrator and contact for copies of the proposed amendments, questions, and written comments. c/o Martha Wavrin, Administrator.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A proposed ordinance addition would ban data centers in all zoning districts (“ban them in all zoning districts”).
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