New York Implements Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers
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Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State
New York, USA
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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