Massena Residents Oppose Data Center Project; Assemblyman Discusses High-Energy User Act
More than 50 Massena, NY residents voiced opposition to a data center project during a local Town Board meeting. Concurrently, Assemblyman Gray discussed a proposed "High-Energy User Act" aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for data centers statewide while emphasizing local control.
More than 50 residents in Massena, New York, gathered at a Massena Town Board meeting to express strong opposition to a proposed data center project. This local community pushback highlights ongoing concerns about data center development.
Simultaneously, Assemblyman Gray addressed a broader state-level initiative, discussing the "High-Energy User Act." This proposed legislation aims to establish a regulatory framework and "guardrails" for data center operations across the state. Assemblyman Gray emphasized that while the Act would provide guidelines, the ultimate decisions regarding specific data center projects would remain under local jurisdiction, suggesting a balance between statewide regulation and local autonomy.