NYPIRG praises Hochul's moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) has praised Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order to enact a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data center construction in New York State. This move aims to allow the state to develop regulations addressing the environmental and power grid impacts of these energy-intensive facilities.
The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) has voiced approval for Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to implement a moratorium on new hyperscale data centers across New York State. The governor is reportedly signing an executive order that will halt the construction of large data centers, defined as those consuming 50 megawatts or more of power, for up to a year.
The stated purpose of this temporary ban is to provide the state with time to establish new regulations aimed at mitigating the environmental impact and strain on the power grid caused by the substantial energy demands of these facilities. This action follows reports of the impending moratorium, making New York the first state to enact such a measure concerning data center development.