Gov. Kathy Hochul puts 1-year pause on large data centers in NYS
- Posted on July 14, 2026
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In brief
New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has implemented a unilateral one-year moratorium on large-scale data center developments across the state, taking executive action beyond legislative measures. This decision aims to regulate the rapid expansion of data infrastructure while allowing time for comprehensive policy assessment. The move reflects growing concerns about energy consumption, environmental impact, and infrastructure strain from the tech industry's expansion in New York.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul puts 1-year pause on large data centers in NYS
The legislature had passed a bill with a one-year moratorium, but the governor decided to act on her own.
