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.
Florence County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Florence County has enacted an 18-month pause on new data-center development and expansion. It is temporary, and the description does not say it affects existing centers.
Rating from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Florence County.
Specific to Florence County only.
current law · County measureFlorence County’s October 20, 2026 official Board minutes record unanimous approval of Resolution 2026-10 adopting an 18-month moratorium on development of data centers and battery energy storage systems.Florence County Resolution 2026-10 — Data Center and BESS Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause development of data centers for 18 months, substantially delaying new building and expansion during that time. It is temporary, and the minutes do not say it would stop existing centers from operating.
Timing
- Ends
- 18-month term confirmed by official October 20, 2026 minutes; exact calendar expiration unverified
The minutes describe adoption of an 18-month moratorium. The signed resolution’s effective-date and extension provisions have not been retrieved; additional study time mentioned in reporting is not treated as an adopted extension.
People behind it
- Supervisor Wolosyn
Moved approval to place Resolution #2026-10 on the table for discussion and adopt the 18-month moratorium.
- Supervisor Erickson
Seconded the motion to consider and adopt Resolution #2026-10.
- Zoning Committee
Approved the moratorium resolution before it was brought to the County Board.
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- Chad Hedmark
County Board Chair who called for the vote.
- Florence County Board of Supervisors
Approved Resolution 2026-10 unanimously on October 20, 2026.
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An 18-month moratorium prohibits the development of data centers; the same moratorium also covers battery energy storage systems. 18 months
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