Ohio has the highest reported moratorium count of any state tracked, with at least 85 moratoriums enacted and only 4 rejected, reflecting pervasive local resistance to data center development across the state. Zoning outcomes are mixed with at least 19 approvals against 12 denials, and at least 5 projects have been blocked compared to 5 approved despite opposition. Despite this extraordinarily high moratorium volume, at least 82 companies remain active, reflecting Ohio's strategic advantages in power availability and connectivity. Unlike neighboring Indiana, where moratorium counts are significantly lower and zoning ratios are more favorable, Ohio represents a market where developers must navigate widespread development pauses. High confidence based on over 1,000 clips makes this one of the most thoroughly documented regulatory environments in the country.
Regulatory Environment Score
Ohio has the highest reported moratorium count of any state tracked, with at least 85 moratoriums enacted and only 4 rejected, reflecting pervasive local resistance to data center development across the state. Zoning outcomes are mixed with at least 19 approvals against 12 denials, and at least 5 projects have been blocked compared to 5 approved despite opposition. Despite this extraordinarily high moratorium volume, at least 82 companies remain active, reflecting Ohio's strategic advantages in power availability and connectivity. Unlike neighboring Indiana, where moratorium counts are significantly lower and zoning ratios are more favorable, Ohio represents a market where developers must navigate widespread development pauses. High confidence based on over 1,000 clips makes this one of the most thoroughly documented regulatory environments in the country.
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