New Haven considers moratorium on new data centers
New Haven city leaders are considering a proposed ordinance that would enact a 12-month moratorium on new data centers or conversions of existing properties. This discussion follows Governor Ned Lamont's suggestion that the state slow down on new data center projects unless they include additional electric generation.
New Haven city leaders are scheduled to discuss a proposed ordinance next Wednesday that would implement a 12-month moratorium on the approval of new data center applications or the conversion of existing properties into data centers. If adopted, the ordinance would temporarily halt such developments within the city.
The consideration of this ordinance comes after comments made by Governor Ned Lamont earlier this year, who suggested that the state of Connecticut should proceed cautiously with new data center projects. Governor Lamont indicated that new data centers should ideally include additional electric generation capacity to mitigate potential strain on the power grid.