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.
Iowa County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Iowa County has enacted a moratorium that can delay or block new data centers and battery-storage projects and expansions while it is in effect. Its duration is unclear, and the description does not say it stops existing centers from operating.
Rating from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Iowa County.
Specific to Iowa County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasEstablishes a moratorium on data center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development through Resolution 3-0326.Iowa County Resolution 3-0326 (2026)
What this means
The measure is a moratorium on data-center and battery-storage development, so it would significantly delay or block new projects and expansions while in effect (“Data Center and Battery Energy Storage System Development Moratorium”). The available sources do not state how long it lasts or indicate that it would stop existing centers from operating, so the impact is serious but its full extent is unclear.
Timing
The sources identify Resolution 3-0326 as a data center and battery energy storage system development moratorium, but the provided text does not state its expiration or ending condition.
People behind it
- Sup. Gollon
Moved to approve and adopt Resolution 3-0326 and proposed the amendment adding BESS language. The minutes record both motions.
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The measure imposes a development moratorium covering data centers and, after amendment, battery energy storage systems (BESS). The supplied sources do not state the moratorium’s duration or exceptions. The Board amended the resolution to add BESS.
Sources
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