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The Data Center Divide

Shawnee Township

Mixed Data Center Policies

Ohio offers qualifying data centers significant sales-tax exemptions on equipment, subject to investment, payroll, reporting, and other conditions, while fees apply to participants. New exemption requests are paused, which may raise costs for new projects; data centers are not banned.

Rating and summary from Ohio statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Shawnee Township.

current law · Shawnee Township
Establishes a moratorium on data centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and commercial renewable energy facilities in Shawnee Township.Shawnee Township Trustees Resolution establishing an 18-month moratorium on data centers, battery storage, and solar energy fields (2026)

Timing

Resolution 65-26 adopts a moratorium on data centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and commercial renewable energy facilities, but the provided sources do not state its expiration date, ending condition, or whether it is indefinite.

People behind it

  • Adopted and authorized the resolutions and measures listed in the meeting minutes.

  • Moved approval of the resolutions and measures.

  • Seconded the motions approving the resolutions and measures.

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  • Recommended and presented the moratorium on data centers, BESS, and commercial renewable energy facilities.

  • Was appointed representative liaison to assist with administering the comprehensive-plan update.

  • Entered into memoranda of understanding to provide guidance for the comprehensive plan and support its metropolitan-planning-organization role.

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  • A moratorium was imposed on data centers in Shawnee Township. The meeting minutes do not state the moratorium’s duration, scope, or exceptions.

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