New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections

America needs more data centers. New York wants fewer.

Kathy Hochul has a chance to block the anti-growth data center moratorium.

'We're really drawing a line in the sand': New York could be the first state to put a temporary ban on large data centers

New York state has taken another step closer to stopping large data center development for the next year.

New York Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium

The New York state Legislature passed a one-year data center permit moratorium June 4 in the final days of the legislative session. If Gov. Kathy Hochul signs it into law, New York would be the first to enact a statewide moratorium. The legislation requires a pause on permitting while the state Department of Environmental Conservation conducts a comprehensive study on the impact of data centers on electricity, pollution, and water and land use.…

New York legislators look to pass a one-year ban on new data centers

New York lawmakers are looking to pass a one-year moratorium on data centers built in the state.

Moratorium for AI Data Centers now in Hochul's hands

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A proposed AI data center in the Town of Tonawanda remains delayed as developers look for more information on energy availability and infrastructure needs, but opponents of the project are celebrating another development. A bill that would place a temporary moratorium on permits for centers like this has passed the state [...]

New York Enacts One-Year Data Center Moratorium

New York has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development as state officials seek to evaluate the industry’s environmental impact and establish standards for renewable energy use. The temporary pause is intended to give policymakers time to study how large-scale data centers affect electricity consumption, environmental sustainability, and local infrastructure.The legislation also includes labor requirements governing the constr…