Auburn City Council considers local data center ban following New York statewide moratorium
Following Governor Kathy Hochul's executive order for a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers in New York, the Auburn City Council is actively discussing local measures. This includes exploring the possibility of enacting a data center ban within the city. The council aims to take further action to protect against the development of these facilities.
After New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers across the state, the Auburn City Council has begun discussing local actions to address the development of large data facilities. The council is considering further measures, including a potential ban on data centers within Auburn.
The statewide moratorium, signed by Governor Hochul's executive director, specifically targets hyperscale data centers. The Auburn City Council's deliberations indicate a move to implement local protections, reflecting concerns about the impact of these facilities. Robert Harding, a government reporter, can be reached for further details.