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Hochul says pause on new data centers will demand community benefits, prioritize renewables and nuclear

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has paused new data-center applications while New York develops a community investment framework requiring greater community benefits and cleaner power sources; she emphasized renewables and nuclear and said permitted projects will proceed.

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 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 first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers

Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 14, 2026, imposing up to a one‑year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers while state agencies complete a GEIS and develop a community investment framework.

Gillibrand applauds Hochul’s one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers

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.

Hochul pauses new hyperscale data centers in New York

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