Earlier this week, New York became the first state to pass a statewide data center moratorium.
For the next year, data centers over 50 megawatts will no longer receive the environmental permits from the Empire State, effectively blocking their construction.
Governor Kathy Hochul spelled out the rationale for the order in a statement: “As data center development threatens to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers, it’s my responsibility to take action and lead.”
