New York Governor Kathy Hochul discusses statewide data center moratorium
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order enacting the nation's first statewide moratorium on large data centers. This decision comes amidst growing community resistance to such facilities across the state. The governor discussed her rationale for the one-year pause, linking it to the state's clean energy goals.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed an executive order, instituting the first statewide moratorium on large data centers in the nation. This significant action by the governor was taken in response to increasing community resistance to data center developments throughout New York.
The one-year pause aims to address concerns raised by various communities. Governor Hochul elaborated on her decision during an interview with David Guistina of WAMC, detailing the factors that led her to implement the moratorium. The discussion also touched upon the state's broader clean energy objectives, suggesting a connection between data center development and New York's environmental goals.