Charlestown IN one-year data center/battery storage moratorium (2026)
Charlestown, IN — Common Council Unanimously Adopts One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers and Battery Storage Facilities (Aug. 3, 2026)
Charlestown, IN · Charlestown, IN Common Council, one-year data center and battery storage moratorium (adopted Aug. 3, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 3, 2026
- Applies to
- Developers proposing data centers or battery storage facilities in Charlestown
- Enforced by
- City of Charlestown Common Council / Building Commissioner
Charlestown, Indiana paused new data center and battery storage proposals for one year so the city can update its development rules. The pause does not affect a data center by QLEVR that was already approved in July 2026.
Who is protected: Charlestown, IN residents
Legal detail
Charlestown (Clark County), IN Common Council, unanimous vote Mon. 2026-08-03 (News and Tribune, Aug. 5: 'on Monday'; rules suspended for first and second readings). One-year halt on consideration of further data centers and battery storage facilities to allow update of the city's Unified Development Ordinance. Does not apply to QLEVR's ~55,000 sq ft data center approved 4-3 by the Advisory Plan Commission in July 2026. Ordinance number not reported. Expiry ~2027-08-03 by computation, not stated by source.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Charlestown, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | August 3, 2026 |
| Citation | Charlestown, IN Common Council, one-year data center and battery storage moratorium (adopted Aug. 3, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Proposals not considered during the moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Charlestown council approves one-year moratorium on data centers — News and Tribune (Aug. 5, 2026) |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
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- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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