Climate Change
New York State Gets One Step Closer to a Data Center Moratorium
The state Legislature just passed a bill that would place a 12-month freeze on permits for data centers. If the governor signs it, it would be the first statewide moratorium in the nation.
The New York Legislature passed a one-year moratorium Thursday night on data center permits, the latest sign of pushback amid a nationwide rush to build the power-hungry facilities.
New York State Gets One Step Closer to a Data Center Moratorium