Maura Healey Halts Data Center Tax Breaks She Signed Into Law
News ClipNewBostonPost·MA·6/28/2026
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has paused applications for data center tax incentives, a program she signed into law earlier in 2024. The decision was made due to growing concerns over energy costs and environmental impacts associated with data center development.
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Gov: Massachusetts State Government, Governor of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has temporarily halted applications for data center tax incentives, a program she signed into law in 2024. The pause was enacted following growing concerns about the energy consumption and environmental impact of data centers in the state. The move means that companies cannot currently apply for the financial benefits that were intended to encourage data center development in Massachusetts.