Maine Looks Toward Data Center Ban Citing Rising Energy Costs
News ClipMaryland Association of Counties·ME·4/21/2026
Maine's State Legislature has approved a statewide pause on new data centers requiring 20 megawatts or more until November 2027, due to concerns about electric demand and customer bills. Governor Janet Mills is currently undecided on signing the ban, reflecting a broader debate on data center growth's impact versus economic benefits.
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Maine set to limit growth of large data centers over 20 megawatts. The Maine State Legislature is testing one of the country’s most aggressive responses