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.
Guilford Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Guilford Township’s enacted measure pauses data center construction for one year, starting August 18, 2026, including new projects and construction-based expansions; it does not describe limits on existing operations.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Guilford Township.
current law · Guilford TownshipImposes a one-year moratorium on data-center construction in Guilford Township, approved unanimously by the three trustees present and effective immediately on August 18, 2026.Ohio Guilford Township Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure imposes a one-year pause on data center construction, which would prevent new projects and construction-based expansions during that period. The minutes say the moratorium would take effect August 18, 2026; they do not describe restrictions on operating existing data centers (one-year moratorium on construction).
Timing
- Ends
- one year after August 18, 2026
The Trustees approved a one-year moratorium on construction of data centers in Guilford Township, effective August 18, 2026. No extension conditions or other partial-expiration provisions are stated.
People behind it
- Trevor Jones
Asked the Trustees to impose a one-year moratorium on data-center construction while the Zoning Commission researched and evaluated data centers.
- Gene Morris
Introduced the motion approving the one-year moratorium on construction of data centers in Guilford Township.
- Bob Rohrer
Seconded the motion approving the one-year moratorium on construction of data centers in Guilford Township.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A one-year moratorium prohibits construction of data centers in Guilford Township, effective August 18, 2026. No exceptions are stated.
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