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.
White Pine County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
White Pine County has enacted a pause on accepting and reviewing data-center land-use applications for 180 days, with a possible 180-day extension; existing operations are not banned.
Rating from Nevada statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for White Pine County.
Specific to White Pine County only.
current law · County measureEstablishes a temporary moratorium on accepting, processing, and approving land-use applications for data-center development in White Pine County, Nevada, while the County develops and adopts data-center-specific zoning and land-use regulations.White Pine County Resolution 2026-18 (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause the acceptance, review, and approval of land-use applications for data centers, blocking new proposals while the county develops specific rules. The pause would last 180 days, with a possible additional 180 days, so it creates a substantial delay but does not ban existing operations (180 days with an extension).
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after adoption
The meeting minutes state the moratorium is for 180 days, with an extension for another 180 days if needed.
People behind it
- Paula Carson
The data-center moratorium item was listed under her section of the agenda, and she introduced its proposed duration at the meeting.
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Temporarily prohibits accepting, processing, or approving land-use applications for data center development while the county completes and adopts data-center-specific zoning and land-use regulations. The moratorium is for 180 days, with a possible additional 180-day extension.
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