New York Becomes First State To Halt Large Data Center Buildouts

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has paused incomplete state environmental permit applications for large data centers while officials develop new rules, according to an executive order signed Tuesday. The pause applies to data centers capable of consuming at least 50 megawatts of power, with exemptions for manufacturing, research, education, and medical facilities. The rules development process is expected to take up to a year.