
With power-guzzling data centers on the way, New York moves to control costs
News ClipBrooklyn Eagle·NY·3/20/2026
New York State is moving to control electricity costs due to a projected nearly 70% increase in statewide electricity demand by 2030. This significant rise in demand is attributed to the expansion of electric heating and the growing number of power-intensive data centers.
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Gov: New York State Government
Electricity demand in the state could increase by nearly 70% by 2030, thanks to the expansion of electric heat as well as data centers.