Elkhart council casts unanimous vote for moratorium on data centers, battery storage facilities

Elkhart council casts unanimous vote for moratorium on data centers, battery storage facilities

News ClipWNDU·Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN·8/28/2026

The Elkhart City Council unanimously voted to approve a moratorium on data centers and battery storage facility projects within the city. The moratorium, which takes effect immediately, will last until December 2027.

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Gov: Elkhart City Council
The Elkhart City Council voted 9-0 Thursday, August 27, to approve a moratorium for data centers and battery storage facility projects in the city. The moratorium takes effect following Thursday’s vote and will last until December 2027.