
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.