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.
Harlan 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 Harlan County.
Specific to Harlan County only.
unknown · County measureEstablishes a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers in Harlan County through Resolution 2026-7, which the Board of Supervisors approved at its July 21, 2026 regular meeting.Harlan County Resolution 2026-7 (2026)
What this means
The resolution would temporarily pause data center development in Harlan County, making new projects harder to start. The minutes do not say how long the pause would last or whether it affects existing facilities, so the full impact is unclear.
Timing
Resolution 2026-7 establishes a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers in Harlan County, but the minutes do not state its expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Jeff Bash
Proposed approval of Resolution 2026-7, establishing a temporary moratorium on data-center development in Harlan County.
- George Scott
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-7.
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Resolution 2026-7 establishes a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers in Harlan County. (temporary moratorium on the development of data centers)
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