New York State halts construction of all new data centers

New York State has issued a temporary halt on approving permits for new large data centers of 50 megawatts or more, pending an environmental review expected to take about a year. This executive order aims to address concerns about utility costs, water supply, noise pollution, and local zoning, and is part of broader legislative efforts to regulate data center construction amid growing infrastructure strains. New York is the first state to implement such a moratorium, reflecting increasing public