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.
Hayes 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 Hayes County.
Specific to Hayes County only.
unknown · County measureEstablishes a temporary moratorium on data centers and crypto mining facilities in Hayes County through Resolution 2025-07.Hayes County Resolution 2025-07 (2025)
What this means
The measure would pause applications for data centers and related facilities for 12 months, making it substantially harder to start or expand projects during that period (12-month moratorium). It is temporary, not a permanent ban, and the source does not describe exceptions.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
People behind it
- Kevin Fornoff
Moved to adopt Resolution 2026-10, the 12-month moratorium.
- Wayne Christner
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-10.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
On February 28, 2025, the Board adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers and crypto-mining facilities; the minutes do not state its duration or other terms (“Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers & Crypto Mining Facilities”).
On June 30, 2026, the Board adopted a 12-month moratorium on applications for data centers, among other listed facilities and infrastructure (“12-month moratorium on applications”).
Sources
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