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.
Red Willow County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Red Willow County has enacted a 12-month extension of its data-center zoning moratorium, delaying new projects and expansions during that period; its effect on existing operations is unclear.
Rating from Nebraska statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Red Willow County.
Specific to Red Willow County only.
current law · County measureCitizen Portal reports that Red Willow County commissioners adopted Resolution No. 1577 imposing a 12-month zoning moratorium on data centers on September 22, 2025.Red Willow County Resolution No. 1577 (2025)
Timing
- Ends
- Reported initial 12-month duration; later additional 12-month extension. Exact expiration date unverified.
Citizen Portal reports Resolution No. 1577 imposing a 12-month zoning moratorium. Official minutes confirm a later additional 12-month extension. The original operative text and precise effective and expiration dates remain unverified.
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Citizen Portal reports adoption of Resolution No. 1577 imposing a 12-month zoning moratorium on data centers. Official minutes confirm a later additional 12-month extension, but do not identify the original resolution number. Definitions, exceptions, territorial reach and operative dates remain unverified.
Sources
current law · Unincorporated areasRed Willow County, Nebraska commissioners approved Resolution No. 1612 on August 24, 2026, extending the zoning moratorium on data centers for an additional 12 months.Red Willow County Resolution No. 1612 (2026)
What this means
The measure would extend Red Willow County’s zoning moratorium on data centers for 12 months, substantially delaying new projects and expansions during that period. It is temporary, and the available information does not say whether it affects existing operations.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The pipeline zoning moratorium lasts 12 months. The data-center zoning moratorium was extended for an additional 12 months.
People behind it
- Summit Carbon Solutions
Proposed the carbon dioxide pipeline project discussed by the commissioners.
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Extends the zoning moratorium on data centers for an additional 12 months.
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