Portage, Michigan Considers One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers and Battery Storage Facilities
ENERGY STORAGEDATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The City of Portage is contemplating a one-year moratorium on new data centers and battery energy storage facilities to assess impacts and zoning regulations. This decision follows similar proposals in the Kalamazoo area and aims to evaluate protections for the city. The city council plans to hold a public hearing on February 19, with a vote on the moratorium scheduled for February 24.

Feb 11, 2026, 6:00 AM