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Hochul says New York will pause hyperscale AI data centers while rules are written

Governor Kathy Hochul told the Wall Street Journal that New York is temporarily pausing new hyperscale AI data centers (50 MW+) while it writes rules to protect ratepayers, communities and infrastructure, and said existing facilities and smaller projects can continue.

Hochul tells WSYR state will pause data-center growth to protect power for projects like Micron

Governor Kathy Hochul told WSYR the state is pausing approvals for hyperscale data centers while agencies craft a review framework that protects local utilities and prioritizes projects such as Micron's Syracuse semiconductor campus.

Hochul orders statewide pause on new hyperscale data centers; directs GEIS and community investment framework

Governor Hochul ordered a temporary, statewide pause on certain permits for new hyperscale data centers while state agencies prepare a GEIS and a community investment framework to set uniform standards and community benefits.

Hochul announces first‑in‑nation moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, pauses state permits for up to one year

Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order instituting a statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers and pausing certain state environmental permits for up to one year while a regulatory framework is developed to protect ratepayers, the grid, farmland and communities.

Hochul announces one-year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order placing a one-year statewide pause on new hyperscale data center permits while the state develops environmental standards, community investment guidance and potential grid-funding mechanisms.

Hochul announces one-year pause on state permits for large AI 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.
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