New York to Enact Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- Data Centers
- By The New York Times
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New York State is implementing a groundbreaking environmental protection measure by introducing the nation's first statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development. Governor Kathy Hochul has authorized an executive order to halt construction of major data facilities for twelve months, enabling comprehensive state evaluation of their environmental impact and energy consumption patterns. This strategic pause reflects growing concerns about data centers' substantial demands on electrical infrastructure and their contribution to climate-related challenges.
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New York to Enact Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use. continue reading...
