Story County adopts temporary moratorium on digital asset mining, data processing and battery storage siting

Jun 17, 2025

The Board approved Resolution 25-97 establishing a temporary moratorium through Dec. 31, 2025 (with a single possible extension to March 31, 2026) on accepting applications or issuing permits for digital asset mining, data processing centers and energy storage uses while staff draft regulations.

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The Story County Board of Supervisors on June 17 adopted Resolution 25-97 imposing a temporary moratorium on acceptance of certain land-use applications and issuance of permits for uses including digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations, data processing centers and battery/energy storage solutions.

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