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Simpson voices opposition to 'Responsible Data Center Development Act'

Simpson voices opposition to 'Responsible Data Center Development Act'

News ClipSun Community News·Albany, Albany County, NY·6/5/2026

Assemblyman Matt Simpson voted against the "Responsible Data Center Development Act," criticizing it as an overreach of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's agenda. He argued the bill prioritizes unreliable wind and solar mandates at the expense of diverse energy sources and local control.

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Gov: Assemblyman Matt Simpson, New York State Assembly

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) voted against the "Responsible Data Center Development Act," condemning it as a harmful expansion of the existing Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

Simpson stated that the proposed act prioritizes wind and solar energy mandates, which he believes undermines reliable and diverse energy sources while also eroding local control over development decisions.