New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers
February 18, 2026
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- •New York lawmakers have proposed a three-year moratorium on new data centers due to concerns about the impact on communities and energy costs.
- •Several states are considering similar pauses, with bipartisan criticism regarding data centers' energy consumption and potential impact.
- •New York's governor has announced an initiative to modernize how large energy users connect to the grid and ensure they pay their fair share.
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