New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
There is growing concern over the facilities raising power costs, straining water ‌supplies and burdening local communities.
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New York’s data center moratorium is not the answer
Data centers have become a significant source of controversy nationwide, drawing the attention of leaders in Washington, where the House of Representatives advanced a bill to protect ratepayers from ...
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Why New York State imposed a data center moratorium
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A data center complex under construction. That could make New York a test case for the rest of the country. Data centers ...
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Why New York State put giant data centers on hold
The nation’s first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale facilities gives officials up to one year to work out how to measure their environmental effects amid the AI building boom ...
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East Lyme forming subcommittee to explore data center moratorium as New York becomes first state to impose one
EAST LYME, Conn. (WFSB) - East Lyme currently has no regulations governing data centers and no plans for one, but the town is forming a subcommittee to learn more about them and whether to pursue a ...
Taxpayer group warns New York’s AI data center moratorium could cost jobs, investment
New York officials have said the temporary pause will allow the state to develop policies addressing electricity demand, environmental concerns and infrastructure needs before approving additional ...
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New York becomes first US state to impose data center moratorium
The state imposed a one-year moratorium, following growing concerns about the impact of large-scale data centers on power costs, water supplies, and local communities. The moratorium was signed into ...