New York's state legislature approved a one-year moratorium on large datacenters, defined as those exceeding 20 megawatts (MW). The bill, authored by state senator Kristen Gonzalez, targets 'hyperscale' datacenters that support the growing demand for artificial intelligence technologies. The measure will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for approval.
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New York Legislature Approves One-Year Moratorium on Large Datacenters
The New York state legislature has approved a one-year moratorium on large datacenters, particularly those over 20MW, in response to concerns about their impact. The bill now awaits the decision of Governor Kathy Hochul.
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‘We should not have to sacrifice’: New York could become first state to temporarily ban large datacenters
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New York Legislature Approves One-Year Moratorium on Large Datacenters
