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.
Bayfield County
Pro-Data Center Policies
Wisconsin offers certified data centers a sales-tax exemption on qualifying construction, equipment, operations, and electricity, provided they meet county-dependent investment minimums within five years. The source also describes the enacted law as a proposed measure, creating a conflict in its descriptions.
Rating and summary from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Bayfield County.
Specific to Bayfield County only.
current law · County measureBayfield County adopted Amendatory Ordinance 2026-12, establishing a temporary moratorium on certain zoning approvals for large-scale data centers.Bayfield County data center moratorium ordinance (2026)
Timing
September packet narrative describes a proposed 18-month term or until a new ordinance is in place. Final operative term and publication date unverified.
People behind it
- Charly Ray
Moves consent-agenda approval.
- Steve Sandstrom
Seconds the consent-agenda motion.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Adopts a temporary moratorium on certain zoning approvals for large-scale data centers. Detailed final operative wording remains unverified.
Sources
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