Putnam County, IN Data Center Moratorium
Putnam County, IN · Putnam County, Ind., Bd. of Comm'rs 1-yr moratorium on data centers, SMRs, solar & wind (effective Nov. 17, 2025 – Nov. 17, 2026; 2-1)
On November 17, 2025, the Putnam County, Indiana Commissioners voted 2-1 to adopt a one-year moratorium — running through November 17, 2026 — on data centers, small modular nuclear reactors, and solar and wind energy systems in the unincorporated areas of the county. About 100 residents packed the courthouse urging the pause. Commissioners Andy Beck and Tom Helmer voted for it; Rick Woodall was opposed. The county said it would use the year to review its Unified Development Ordinance.
Technical detail
Putnam County (IN) Board of Commissioners one-year moratorium adopted 2-1 on Nov. 17, 2025 (effective Nov. 17, 2025 – Nov. 17, 2026) on approvals of data centers, small modular reactors (SMRs), and solar/wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Putnam County. Beck + Helmer in favor, Woodall against. Confirmed by Banner Graphic (suncommercial.com), Indiana Economic Digest, GIANT fm, and Inside INdiana Business; broader than data centers but squarely covers them.
Who is protected: Putnam County, IN residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers seeking permits or rezonings in Putnam County, IN
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Putnam County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-11-17 |
| Enacted | 2025-11-17 |
| Citation | Putnam County, Ind., Bd. of Comm'rs 1-yr moratorium on data centers, SMRs, solar & wind (effective Nov. 17, 2025 – Nov. 17, 2026; 2-1) |
| Enforced by | Putnam County, IN Board of Commissioners / Area Plan Commission |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-07 |
| Official source | Commissioners set moratorium for solar farms and more (Banner Graphic) ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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