The New York State legislature has approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of new large data centers, pending the signature of Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation aims to provide time for policymakers to evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of large data centers. It mandates the state's environmental agency to prepare a report assessing the electricity, water, and land usage of these facilities, as well as the pollution they generate. The bill defines large data centers as those with a peak demand of at least 20 megawatts.
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New York State Legislature Approves One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers
The New York State legislature has passed a one-year ban on new large data centers, awaiting the governor's approval. The moratorium is intended to allow for an assessment of the environmental and energy implications of such facilities.
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