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.
Thomas County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Thomas County has enacted a 12-month pause on new data center development; the description does not specify exceptions or say existing facilities must stop operating.
Rating from Nebraska statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Thomas County.
Specific to Thomas County only.
current law · County measureEstablishes a 12-month moratorium in Thomas County for 2026 through Resolution #2026-11.Thomas County Resolution #2026-11 — 12-month moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data center development for 12 months, making building or expanding one substantially harder during that period (12-month moratorium on ... data centers). The source does not describe exceptions or a ban on operating existing facilities, so this is a serious but temporary restriction.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The source describes a 12-month moratorium; it does not specify an extension condition. 12-month moratorium
People behind it
- Lewis Herbaugh
Moved to approve Resolution #2026-11, proposing the moratorium.
- Charles Daly
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2026-11.
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Imposes a 12-month moratorium on data centers.
Sources
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