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.
Village of Pioneer
Anti-Data Center Policies
Pioneer Village has enacted a temporary six-month pause on action on data-center proposals, delaying projects; the pause may end early and is not a permanent ban.
current law · Village of PioneerPioneer Village Council approved a six-month moratorium on data centers at its September 14, 2026 meeting.Village of Pioneer six-month data center moratorium legislation (2026)
What this means
The six-month moratorium would stop Pioneer Village from acting on data-center proposals during that period, creating a major delay for new projects (it “stops the village from acting” on proposals). It is temporary and could be ended early, and it does not permanently ban data centers.
People behind it
- Brock Zuver
Council member who seconded the motion
- Tom Thompson
Village solicitor discussing unchanged zoning requirements
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Stops the village from acting on any proposed data centers.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
No affirmative incentive verified. The pause can be undone early by another act of council.
Sources
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