4/11 Maine legislature may pause development of large data centers for next 18 months

Name: 4/11 Maine legislature may pause development of large data centers for next 18 months
Uploaded: 2026-04-11T13:00:51.000Z
Duration: 1 min 26 s
Description: The Maine legislature is considering an 18-month moratorium on large data center developments. The aim is to allow the state to develop a comprehensive strategy for data centers. Governor Janet Mills has expressed concerns that the proposed bill does not include a carve-out for a data center project planned in Jay.

News Clip1:26Maine Newsroom·Jay, Franklin County, ME·4/11/2026

The Maine legislature is considering an 18-month moratorium on large data center developments. The aim is to allow the state to develop a comprehensive strategy for data centers. Governor Janet Mills has expressed concerns that the proposed bill does not include a carve-out for a data center project planned in Jay.

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Gov: Maine legislature, Governor Janet Mills

4/11 The Maine legislature is on the brink of pausing the development of large data centers for the next 18 months to give the state time to develop a coherent, consistent strategy for them. Governor Janet Mills on Friday said she is concerned the bill doesn't have a carve-out for a proposed data center project in Jay.

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