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.
Springfield Township
Mixed Data Center Policies
New Jersey requires large data centers to cover much of their electricity costs and offer demand flexibility; reporting and construction rules add paperwork and costs. Tax incentives are available only to qualifying projects, while regulators study possible electricity-cost effects.
Rating and summary from New Jersey statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Springfield Township.
pending · Township of SpringfieldThis resolution would have expressed support for ceasing the proliferation of large-scale data centers in Springfield Township.Springfield Township Resolution 2026-253
What this means
The measure expresses support for “ceasing the proliferation of large scale data centers”, but the sources describe no binding limits, permits, or other rules that would change how data centers are built or operated. The committee voted to table the resolution, and even if adopted as described, the sources show no practical regulatory effect.
People behind it
- Committeeman Capodice
Moved adoption of Resolution 2026-253, which expressed the Township’s support for ceasing the proliferation of large-scale data centers.
- Deputy Mayor Keiser
Seconded adoption of Resolution 2026-253, which expressed the Township’s support for ceasing the proliferation of large-scale data centers.
Sources
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