Town of York considers moratorium on data centers
The Town of York, New York, held a public hearing to discuss a potential 12-month moratorium on data centers. Community members expressed concerns about environmental impact and the benefits to the town, referencing recent events in Genesee County and a statewide moratorium proposed by Governor Hochul.
The Town of York, New York, recently conducted a public hearing to consider the implementation of a 12-month moratorium on data center development within its jurisdiction. During the hearing, residents, including Tracy Peglowski, voiced concerns regarding the environmental impact of data centers and questioned the potential benefits such projects would bring to the town.
Peglowski specifically referenced previous development bans in Genesee County that were overturned, as well as a state decision to overturn a local solar ban, emphasizing the need to protect the community. The town attorney confirmed that, as of now, there are no specific data center proposals currently pending in York. This local consideration comes in the broader context of a proposed statewide moratorium on data centers in New York, spearheaded by Governor Hochul, which has already sparked discussions regarding its implications for projects like one in Genesee County.