Tag: data centers

Governor Kathy Hochul told MSNBC she is pausing state environmental permits for large data centers for up to one year while New York develops rules to protect communities, the grid and water supplies.

Gov. Kathy Hochul told FOX 5's Good Day New York the state will temporarily pause new hyperscale data centers while it sets rules requiring companies to bring their own power, pay premiums to use the grid, provide large community benefits and — she says — lose eligibility for tax breaks.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers, calling for stronger protections for communities and federal rules on AI.

Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers while New York develops environmental standards and community benefit rules.