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New York's potential statewide moratorium on large data centers marks a significant policy shift driven by concerns over energy consumption, water usage, and local grid reliability. This legislative move forces a pause on projects exceeding 20 megawatts to mandate environmental impact assessments and public hearings, setting a precedent that could influence infrastructure planning nationwide. The outcome hinges on Governor Hochul's decision, which will determine if this becomes the first major state-level restriction on data center expansion.

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New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers

The VergeJune 5, 20263 min read

The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to understand the impact of large data centers on the environment and energy prices. It directs the state's environmental agency to create an impact report assessing the amount of electricity, water, and land that data centers use, and the pollution they create. It also requires companies planning to build large data centers - defined as having a peak demand of at least 20 megawatts - to hold and fun … Read the full story at The Verge.

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new…

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