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Multiple communities in Michigan, including Freedom Township and Saline, have implemented moratoria on hyperscale data center proposals to reassess local regulations and zoning concerns. Freedom Township's yearlong moratorium began on January 16, 2023, while Saline's started on January 12, 2023. Nearby areas, such as Ypsilanti Township, are also revising zoning rules to limit data centers to industrial zones, reflecting a broader effort to evaluate the environmental and energy impacts of such developments.