New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a statewide moratorium halting new permits for large data centers over 50 megawatts for up to a year, aiming to address environmental and energy concerns. This executive action precedes a pending bill that could impose stricter limits, as the state develops regulations to manage data center impacts on resources and utility costs. The move positions New York as the first state to pause large-scale data center expansion amid rising demand driven by AI and,