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.
Garfield County
Mixed Data Center Policies
Nebraska requires data centers drawing at least 10 megawatts to report annually, make community-benefit agreements, and cover decommissioning costs; utilities may also charge fair costs for needed service and upgrades. Incentives are available only to qualifying projects, and some tax benefits are limited or no longer open to new applicants.
Rating and summary from Nebraska statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Garfield County.
Specific to Garfield County only.
unknown · County measureThe records do not establish a data center moratorium.Garfield County data center moratorium (2026, proposed)
Timing
The July 28, 2026 record states that Resolution 2026-16, titled Planning and Zoning Moratorium, was approved, but the sources do not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Zulkoski
Moved motions to approve or adopt multiple measures, including the sales-outlet request, equipment purchase agreement, recognition policy, and payroll and claims.
- Krause
Moved motions to approve or adopt multiple measures, including Resolution 2026-13, Resolution 2026-16, and the purchase of county property.
- Hurlburt
Moved motions to approve or adopt multiple measures, including road and equipment agreements, the painting bid, and Resolution 2026-15.
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- Michael Nevrivy
Represented Hastings KENO in presenting the request to designate Tin Lizard Bar and Grill as a Garfield County sales outlet.
- Hastings KENO
Requested approval of Tin Lizard Bar and Grill as a Garfield County sales outlet.
- Garfield County Frontier Fair Association
Was the organization identified in the tax-request measure, Resolution 2026-13.
- Rural Fire District
Was the requesting party identified in Resolution 2026-15.
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Resolution 2026-16, titled “Planning and Zoning Moratorium,” was approved. The minutes do not specify its scope, whether it applies to data centers, or its duration.
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