New York lawmakers pass one-year moratorium on large data center construction, awaiting governor's signature
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David Nield
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Summary
The New York State legislature has passed a one-year moratorium on large data center construction (20+ megawatts), making it potentially the first state-wide ban of its kind. The bill now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature to become law. This reflects growing public backlash against data center developments due to concerns about energy consumption, environmental impact, and strain on local infrastructure.
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Public sentiment seems to have taken a turn against large data center developments, and the trend shows no signs of stopping.
While the New York State legislature has passed the moratorium, it's not law yet: it still needs the signature of Governor Kathy Hochul
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