New York Imposes Moratorium of Up To A Year On Large Data Centers

"New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is imposing the nation’s first-ever statewide freeze on new “hyperscale” data centers.

Hochul is pausing state-level environmental permits for “up to” a year to give the state time to put together a framework to protect the environment, the energy grid and New Yorkers’ electric bills, her office said.

Hochul aides told reporters that the pause would apply to data centers that can use 50 megawatts or more of power. 

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centers can vary in terms of their size and power use."

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill July 14, 2026.

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"New York Becomes First State in the Nation to Pause New Hyperscale Data Centers" (Inside Climate News)

"New York Enacts Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers" (New York Times)