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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about National Grid data center developments across 2 states, including NY, MA.

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News ClipTimes Union·Albany, Albany County, NY

New York Legislature Approves One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers, New Regulations$

New York lawmakers have approved a one-year moratorium on large data centers and enacted new regulations to address their impact on the state's power grid. The legislation also mandates studies on data center energy and water use, pollution, and electronic waste, while requiring developers to use renewable energy over time. The governor will now decide whether to sign the bill.

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6/7/2026

News ClipThe Batavian·Alabama, Genesee County, NY

Resident, GCEDC president and CEO argue over data center project

A heated discussion unfolded after a Genesee County Economic Development Center meeting, with a local resident challenging the proposed STREAM U.S. Data Centers project in Alabama, New York. Residents expressed opposition, while the GCEDC provided updates on environmental reviews and affirmed sufficient electrical capacity for the 500MW data center.

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6/5/2026

News ClipBuffalo Toronto Public Media·Tonawanda, Erie County, NY

Residents pack meeting to oppose proposed data center at Tonawanda Coke site

Hundreds of residents packed a Town of Tonawanda Planning Board meeting to oppose a proposed 300-megawatt data center, citing concerns over electricity demand, environmental impacts, and noise. The Planning Board tabled further discussion until the developer submits a revised site plan and completes an electric system impact study.

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6/4/2026

News ClipWGRZ·Tonawanda, Erie County, NY

Tonawanda Town Supervisor John Flynn: Data center proposed for Tonawanda Coke site now 'on hold'

A proposed data center project at the former Tonawanda Coke site in Tonawanda, NY, has been put on hold due to delays in securing electricity supply from NYISO and the potential for a statewide moratorium on data center construction. Town Supervisor John Flynn announced the delay, citing a state bill that could impose a one-year moratorium to study resource usage. The developer, Riverview Innovation & Technology Campus, however, states the project is not on hold but has temporarily delayed the review process while awaiting clarification on power availability from NYISO and National Grid.

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6/3/2026

News ClipCommonWealth Beacon·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Shifting politics around data centers scramble Healey AI push

A data center moratorium passed in Lowell, Massachusetts, sparking tensions between unions, environmentalists, and local officials. The moratorium highlights growing opposition to data centers nationwide and how this issue is complicating Governor Healey's push for AI and data center development in the state.

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3/17/2026