New York Executive Order Pauses Discretionary Data Center Permitting Pending Environmental Review and Grid Cost Mitigation Framework

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Governor Hochul issued an executive order pausing discretionary DEC permits for data centers using 50+ MW until a Generic Environmental Impact Statement and grid cost framework are completed. The order also directs Empire State Development to create a Community Investment Framework with suggested developer contributions of $1M per MW. Research, medical, and Empire AI facilities are exempted from the pause.

• •NY pauses discretionary data center permits pending environmental review and grid cost framework
• •Community Investment Framework proposes $1M/MW developer contributions for host-community benefits
• •Research, medical, and Empire AI consortium facilities are exempt from the pause

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