Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban New Data Centers

News ClipWSJ·ME·4/2/2026

Maine is on the verge of becoming the first state in the nation to enact a ban on new data center construction. This groundbreaking legislative action signifies a major policy shift at the state level regarding data center development.

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Gov: Maine State Legislature
Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban New Data Centers  WSJ