Lamont, Fazio make their pitch to CT voters in governor’s race, from electric bills to data centers
Connecticut gubernatorial candidates Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio disagree over the state’s approach to data center development and tax incentives. Fazio opposes special tax benefits, while Lamont says he does not support large hyperscale facilities because they could strain the electricity grid and raise costs.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio presented competing positions on data center development during separate interviews with Connecticut Public ahead of the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election. Fazio criticized legislation enacted in 2021 that allowed data centers to receive tax breaks, arguing that well-connected companies should not receive benefits while families face high taxes and electric bills.
Lamont said he opposes larger hyperscale artificial-intelligence data centers in Connecticut, citing potential stress on local power grids and higher electricity costs. The candidates also debated the state’s public benefits charge and broader strategies for reducing electricity expenses, while voters prepare to begin early voting Oct. 19.