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 Ashwaubenon
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Anti-Data Center Policies
Ashwaubenon’s enacted moratorium pauses applications and approvals for qualifying new hyperscale data centers for 12 months after publication, subject to earlier change; existing operations are not expressly covered.
Rating from Brown County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Ashwaubenon.
current law · Village of AshwaubenonProhibits the Village from accepting applications or granting approvals for hyperscale data centers for up to 12 months, unless the moratorium is changed or rescinded sooner.Village of Ashwaubenon Ordinance O6-1-26 — Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium (2026)
What this means
Analytical assessment: the adopted moratorium significantly delays new hyperscale projects meeting either the 100,000-square-foot or 20-megawatt threshold by stopping applications and approvals for 12 months from publication, subject to earlier amendment or rescission. It does not expressly stop existing operations; publication and exact expiration dates are unverified.
Timing
12 months from publication, or until the board amends or rescinds the measure; publication date unverified.
People behind it
- Village of Ashwaubenon
Enacted the hyperscale data center moratorium.
- Village Plan Commission
Authorized to conduct hearings and make recommendations to the Village Board regarding related ordinance amendments.
- Village Board
Authorized to adopt amendments to or rescind the moratorium.
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Pauses receipt of applications and the granting of all permits or approvals for hyperscale data-center placement or construction.
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Coverage is limited to hyperscale facilities meeting either 100,000 square feet or more or 20 megawatts or greater.
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