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.
Newberry County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Newberry County’s enacted ordinance is described inconsistently: it would pause acceptance of new data-center permits for 12 months, delaying construction and expansions that need permits; the pause is temporary, not a permanent ban.
Rating from South Carolina statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Newberry County.
Specific to Newberry County only.
current law · County measureAuthorizes Newberry County to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers through Ordinance 06-01-2026.South Carolina Newberry County Ordinance 06-01-2026 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the measure would pause acceptance of new data-center permits for 12 months, delaying new construction and expansions that need permits. It is a serious temporary barrier, but not a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- 12 months
The moratorium is on accepting new data-center permits. The county council could decide to extend it.
People behind it
- Newberry County Council
Unanimously confirmed the 12-month moratorium on new data-center permits (confirmed a 12-month moratorium).
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A 12-month moratorium bars Newberry County from accepting new data-center permit applications. The County Council may decide to extend the moratorium.
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