Gov. Hochul places one-year pause on environmental permits for 'hyperscale data centers'

News ClipWGRZ·NY·7/14/2026

New York Governor Hochul has announced a one-year pause on environmental permits for hyperscale data centers across the state. This action temporarily halts the permitting process for large-scale data center projects. The measure is intended to address concerns regarding the environmental impact of these facilities.

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Gov: Governor Hochul, State of New York
Gov. Hochul places one-year pause on environmental permits for 'hyperscale data centers'  WGRZ