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NY puts one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order establishing a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers across the state. This pause on environmental permits aims to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing concerns over energy consumption, water usage, and environmental impacts. The state is also pursuing legislation to repeal sales tax exemptions for large data centers and implementing measures to ensure community benefits.