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.
Town of New Denmark
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Anti-Data Center Policies
New Denmark has enacted a one-year pause on siting new data centers, possibly extendable by six months, while the town develops local rules. The measure does not expressly stop existing centers from operating.
Rating from Brown County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of New Denmark.
current law · Town of New DenmarkProhibits placing data centers in the Town of New Denmark for one year, with a possible six-month extension while local officials develop regulations.Town of New Denmark Resolution for Moratorium on Approval and Siting of Data Centers (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause new data-center siting in the town for one year, with a possible six-month extension, making development substantially harder during that period (one-year moratorium on placing data centers). It does not expressly ban continued operation of existing centers, but it directs the town to develop local rules.
Timing
- Ends
- one (1) year after adoption
The moratorium lasts one year from adoption on 2026-06-08. It may be extended for an additional six months if the Town determines that doing so is in its interests.
People behind it
- Town Board of the Town of New Denmark
Adopted Resolution #2026-04 establishing the one-year moratorium on the siting of data centers.
- Town Plan Commission
Directed to research and develop local regulations governing the siting, zoning, and operation of data centers.
- Bill Hafs
Town Zoning Administrator directed to work with the Town Plan Commission on developing data-center regulations.
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- Michelle Wallerius
Town Clerk responsible for properly posting or publishing the resolution and certified the resolution as a true and complete copy.
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A one-year moratorium on placing data centers within the Town, preventing approval or siting during that period.
The moratorium may be extended for an additional six months after the initial one-year period if the Town determines the extension is in its interests.
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