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.
Providence Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Providence Township has enacted a 12-month pause on data-center construction, making new projects and expansions harder. The description does not say it affects existing operations or identify exceptions.
Rating from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Providence Township.
current law · Providence TownshipProvidence Township trustees unanimously adopted a 12-month moratorium on the construction of data centers on April 15, 2026, through Resolution #2026-001, as recorded in the trustees’ meeting minutes.Providence Township trustee action adopting a data-center moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data-center construction in Providence Township for 12 months, making new development and expansion substantially harder (12-month moratorium on construction). The sources do not say it would stop existing data centers from operating or describe any exceptions.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months after adoption
The sources state that Providence Township approved a 12-month moratorium on the construction of data centers.
People behind it
- Jeremiah Floyd
Introduced the motion to approve the 12-month Data Center Moratorium Resolution No. 2026-001.
- Steve Kendall
Seconded the motion to approve the 12-month Data Center Moratorium Resolution No. 2026-001.
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A 12-month moratorium prohibits the construction of data centers in Providence Township.
Sources
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