Maine Lawmakers Push Bill to Pause New Data Center Construction

Maine Lawmakers Push Bill to Pause New Data Center Construction

News ClipState Affairs·ME·4/2/2026

Maine lawmakers have advanced a bill proposing a pause on new data center construction until November 2027. This moratorium aims to allow time for a comprehensive study into the environmental and economic impacts of data centers within the state.

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Maine lawmakers advanced a bill to pause new data center construction until November 2027, enabling a study of environmental and economic impacts.