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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.
Town of Newport
Slightly Pro-Data Center Policies
Against data centersPro data centers
North Carolina offers eligible data centers conditional tax savings on equipment, but electricity is no longer tax-exempt after the transition, raising costs for affected operators. The state also requires quarterly electricity-tax reporting; task forces study energy and water impacts but impose no direct operating rules.
Rating and summary from North Carolina statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Newport.
current law · Town of NewportThe available materials do not provide substantive information about the North Carolina Newport Data Center Moratorium (2026), including its purpose, legal effect, affected parties, requirements, exceptions, dates, or implementation status.North Carolina Newport Data Center Moratorium (2026)
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