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New York is halting large data center construction in the U.S.'s first statewide ban
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted a statewide ban on the construction of data centers that require 50 megawatts or more of power. The one-year pause is designed to facilitate a review of the environmental impact of these large-scale facilities.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday halting permits for data centers using 50 megawatts or more for up to one year
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