Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about FirstLight data center developments across 2 states, including ME, NH.
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed a proposed data center moratorium during his monthly WKBK appearance. He said the pause would give the city time to define data centers and develop local rules, distinguishing the existing relatively small FirstLight facility from a potential 300,000-square-foot, five-gigawatt operation.
Brunswick and Scarborough Town Councils in Maine have both enacted 180-day moratoriums on data center construction. These temporary bans aim to allow the towns to evaluate and potentially enact further restrictions, following a vetoed state bill and amidst resident concerns over water and electricity usage.
Brunswick, Maine, is considering a 180-day moratorium on new data center proposals, with a public hearing scheduled for June 1. This initiative follows Governor Janet Mills' veto of a statewide bill to restrict such developments, aiming to allow the town time to gather information and establish local regulations. The proposed moratorium would prohibit projects with an electrical capacity of 1 megawatt or more, addressing concerns about resource consumption and environmental impact.