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.
McPherson County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
McPherson County has enacted a 12-month pause on accepting data-center applications, delaying new projects and expansions that need county approval. The description says existing facilities do not appear to be affected.
Rating from Nebraska statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for McPherson County.
Specific to McPherson County only.
current law · County measureImposes a 12-month moratorium on accepting applications for wind and solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems, cryptocurrency-mining operations, data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, carbon dioxide capture, transport and sequestration facilities, high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure, and other utility-scale or specialized technology facilities.McPherson County Resolution 2026-11 (2026)
What this means
The measure would stop the county from accepting applications for data centers for 12 months, creating a major delay for new projects and expansions that need approval (a twelve month moratorium). It does not appear to shut down data centers already operating, but the year-long pause makes development substantially harder.
Timing
- Ends
- twelve months after adoption
Resolution 2026-11 imposes a twelve-month moratorium. The McPherson County Board retains exclusive authority to extend it.
People behind it
- Brett Nason
Moved to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-11 imposing the twelve-month moratorium.
- Jeff Arensdorf
Seconded the motion to approve and adopt Resolution 2026-11.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Resolution 2026-11 imposes a 12-month moratorium on accepting applications for data centers and other listed facilities.
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners retains exclusive authority to extend the moratorium beyond the initial 12-month period.
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