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.
White County
Strongly Anti-Data Center Policies
White County approved an indefinite ban on grid-connected AI structures, which would block covered data centers from being built or operated, but its practical enforceability is uncertain.
current law · County measureProhibits data center or “AI” structures connected to the electric grid in White County.White County Commission Resolution Banning Data Centers (2026)
What this means
The county approved a ban on any AI structure connected to the grid, and another report describes the data-center ban as indefinite. That would block building or operating covered data centers, although a later report says the county was reviewing its legal options, so the ban’s practical enforceability is uncertain.
People behind it
- Derrick Hutchings
Commissioner who presented the proposed resolution.
- Robert McCormick
Commissioner serving as Steering Committee B spokesman when the resolution was presented.
- Kyle Goff
Commissioner who supported the proposed resolution's approach.
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- Sam Benningfield
County attorney who raised legal concerns before the committee vote.
- Denny Wayne Robinson
County executive reviewing legal options concerning an alleged facility.
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Reported ban on any AI structure connected to the grid in White County.
Officials describe the restriction as indefinite.
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