Both major candidates for New Hampshire governor share opposition to data centers
Both major candidates for New Hampshire governor, Cinde Warmington and Kelly Ayotte, have expressed opposition to data center construction in the state, citing concerns over energy, water, and noise. Warmington proposes a temporary moratorium on new data center developments. This issue has gained prominence after a data center proposal in Nottingham was withdrawn due to community opposition.
The issue of data center development has become a significant topic in New Hampshire's gubernatorial race, with both incumbent Governor Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington aligning with public opposition. Community members in Nottingham recently voiced strong concerns against a proposed data center, leading to the withdrawal of the proposal. Warmington, a former two-term executive councilor, has pledged that if elected, she would push for a temporary moratorium on new data center construction.
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