Tag: Kathy Hochul

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.

Earthjustice applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement of a one-year statewide moratorium on discretionary permitting for AI data centers, while urging the state to require data centers to cover their energy costs and to prioritize community benefits and clean energy.