Southwest Michigan community considers data center moratorium
News Clip2:53WWMT-TV·Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, MI·2/26/2026
Oshtemo Charter Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan is considering a one-year moratorium on the development of data centers in response to the growing controversy over their impact in the community.
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The controversy continues over data centers as Oshtemo Charter Township becomes the latest community to consider a moratorium on their development.
The ordinance from the township board would place a one-year delay on any development of data centers, which have popped up to capitalize on fast-growing AI technology.
FULL STORY: https://wwmt.com/news/local/oshtemo-charter-township-considers-data-center-moratorium-portage-ai-artificial-intelligence-debate-development-battery-energy-bess-west-michigan
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