TechMeme April 15, 2026
Maine's legislature passed a bill blocking new data centers that exceed 20 MW capacity until November 2027, making it the first state to enact such a measure (Alyssa Lukpat/Wall Street Journal)
Maine's legislature passed a bill blocking new data centers over 20 MW capacity until November 2027. The bill now goes to Governor Janet Mills. It restricts data centers drawing over 20 megawatts of power.