Commission approves temporary moratorium on data centers, battery storage and large-scale renewables

Jul 30, 2026

The Dickinson County Commission voted to adopt Resolution 073026, placing a temporary moratorium (about one year) on new commercial data centers, battery energy storage systems and large-scale renewable energy development in unincorporated areas while staff and the planning commission draft regulatory changes.

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The Dickinson County Commission on Tuesday approved Resolution 073026, a temporary moratorium on commercial data centers, battery energy storage systems and other large-scale renewable energy technology developments in the county's unincorporated areas.

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