Pre-RFPProfessional ServicesDetected Jun 16, 2026

Howard Charter Township is adopting Ordinance 237 to impose a one‑year temporary moratorium on accepting or processing applications for data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS). During this moratorium, the Township Board intends to study public health, safety, welfare, land-use, and environmental impacts and to review and potentially revise township ordinances and regulations governing these facilities. This action signals that the township anticipates future data center and BESS development but wants clearer regulatory frameworks before permitting projects to proceed.The study and ordinance revision work could require planning, legal, zoning, engineering, environmental, and technical consulting support, as well as public engagement/facilitation services. Vendors that can help draft or update ordinances, conduct impact analyses, or design siting and performance standards may be able to engage staff and trustees while the moratorium period is underway.

Ordinance 237 is a non-zoning temporary moratorium focused on data centers and BESS while regulations are evaluated and potentially amended; the Board explicitly cites the need for study and citizen input before new rules take effect.

Town of HowardHoward Township moratorium and study on data centers and BESS

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

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