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A large 350-megawatt data center is being considered for the town of Bow, New Hampshire, on the site of the former Merrimack Station coal plant. Filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission indicate an exploratory study is underway by Eversource Energy at the request of Granite Shore Power to assess grid connection viability.
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte is proposing a multi-year moratorium on data center development across the state, citing concerns over energy supply, rising electricity prices, and potential environmental impacts such as water and noise pollution. Her proposal will be included in the upcoming budget, with Democrats also planning to introduce similar legislation. This comes as a feasibility study is underway for a potential hyperscale data center in Bow.
Governor Kelly Ayotte announced her opposition to a potential hyperscale data center in Bow, New Hampshire, and plans to propose a multi-year statewide moratorium on data centers in her upcoming budget. Citing concerns about energy prices, environmental impacts, and a lack of state regulations, her proposal aligns with local efforts and a similar legislative plan from State House Democrats. The moratorium, if enacted, would not take effect until July 2027 at the earliest, though an executive order could impose it sooner.
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has announced her opposition to a potential hyperscale data center in Bow and plans to propose a multi-year statewide moratorium on data center development. She cites concerns over the state's energy supply, potential increases in energy prices, and environmental impacts like water and noise pollution. The moratorium is intended to give the state time to study these issues.
A preliminary study is underway for a potential 350-megawatt hyperscale data center in Bow, New Hampshire, on the former Merrimack Station site. The project, involving Eversource Energy and Granite Shore Power, has prompted New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte to advocate for a moratorium on data center construction in the state due to energy concerns. Local officials in Bow, however, see the development as a significant source of tax revenue.