New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause
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New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a three-year moratorium on new data-center development. The proposal joins several other states that are considering similar pauses, citing concerns over climate impact and rising energy costs. The measure could affect the state’s future tech-infrastructure growth.
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How it was reported
- Wired·New York Is the Latest State to Consider a Data Center Pause
New York considers pausing data center development. Legislation aims to address concerns over climate and high energy prices. Multiple states have introduced similar bills.
- TechMeme·New York lawmakers propose a bill to impose a three-year moratorium on data center development, making NY at least the sixth state to introduce such legislation (Molly Taft/Wired)
New York lawmakers propose a three-year moratorium on data center development. This makes New York at least the sixth state to introduce such legislation. The bills cite concerns over climate and high energy prices.
- TechCrunch·New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers
New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers. The state is among several considering construction pauses. This move may impact data center development.
- Engadget·New York lawmakers introduce bill that aims to halt data center development for three years
New York lawmakers propose a bill to pause data center development. The bill aims for a three-year halt on new projects. This move may impact the state's tech infrastructure growth.
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