East Greenbush exploring moratorium on data center development
The East Greenbush Town Board is exploring a proposal for a moratorium on data center development, citing environmental and health concerns. A public meeting was held, and the board is scheduled to vote on the proposed moratorium next week. This local effort coincides with a statewide bill for a one-year data center moratorium that has passed the state legislature and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's decision.
The East Greenbush Town Board held a public meeting to discuss a proposal for a moratorium on data center development applications. Board members expressed concerns about potential environmental and health issues that could arise from such facilities. A vote on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for the board's meeting next week.
This local initiative follows a broader movement in New York state, where lawmakers have passed a bill to enact a one-year moratorium on data center construction statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul has yet to decide whether to sign this state-level bill into law, leaving the future of numerous planned or proposed data center projects across New York uncertain.