New York Large Data Center Construction Ban
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: New York, United States
Source: Lohud
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 14, 2026, imposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of large data centers statewide that use 50 or more megawatts of power. The ban aims to pause state environmental permits for such data centers to assess impacts on ratepayers, the environment, energy grid, and communities. Additional measures include developing an environm
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lohud
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Description | New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 14, 2026, imposing a one-year moratorium on the construction of large data centers statewide that use 50 or more megawatts of power. The ban aims to pause state environmental permits for such data centers to assess impacts on ratepayers, the environment, energy grid, and communities. Additional measures include developing an environmental impact statement, creating community guidance, investing in the state's grid, and considering legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for large data centers. |
Original sector | Energy & Utilities |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
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Source | Lohud |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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