Advocates Push for Statewide Rules on Buffalo Data Center Noise and Energy Use

Name: Advocates Push for Statewide Rules on Buffalo Data Center Noise and Energy Use
Uploaded: 2026-08-25T22:31:00.000Z
Duration: 2 min 15 s
Description: Advocates in Buffalo, NY, are raising concerns about noise pollution and high energy consumption caused by local data centers. They are urging Governor Hochul to sign a bill that would implement a moratorium on new data center permits statewide, aiming to establish stricter regulations.

News Clip2:15WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY·Buffalo, Erie County, NY·8/25/2026

Advocates in Buffalo, NY, are raising concerns about noise pollution and high energy consumption caused by local data centers. They are urging Governor Hochul to sign a bill that would implement a moratorium on new data center permits statewide, aiming to establish stricter regulations.

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Advocates in Buffalo raise concerns about noise and high energy use from a local data center and urge Governor Hochul to sign a bill pausing new data center permits.