New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium

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New York became the first US state to enact a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, blocking environmental permits for facilities over 50 megawatts for up to a year. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the order to give the state time to develop regulations protecting residents from rising energy prices and environmental impacts. A stricter bill passed by the legislature, which would lower the threshold to 20 megawatts, still awaits her signature.

• •New York enacts first statewide moratorium on data centers over 50MW
• •Governor Hochul cites energy prices and environmental impact as drivers
• •Stricter 20MW threshold bill from legislature still awaits signature

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