New York Implements Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published July 15, 2026 at 09:00 AM UTC·Updated July 15, 2026 at 09:51 AM UTC·Event date July 14, 2026·Main reference · Inside Climate News

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01 — Who
Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State
02 — Where
New York, USA
03 — When
July 14, 2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing environmental permits for new hyperscale data centers for up to one year. The move aims to develop a regulatory framework to protect the energy grid, water supply, and environment. The state currently has 4 operating hyperscale centers with 39 applications pending.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing environmental permits for new hyperscale data centers for up to one year. The move aims to develop a regulatory framework to protect the energy grid, water supply, and environment. The state currently has 4 operating hyperscale centers with 39 applications pending.

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