New York has paused permits for large data centers as the state reviews environmental impacts and grid concerns.
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New York Halts New Large Data Center Projects
New York has become the first state to temporarily halt the construction of new large-scale data centers after Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing approvals for major projects. The move immediately affects proposed facilities with significant power demands and is intended to give the state time to complete an environmental review before allowing additional development. Executive Order Pauses New Large Data Center Permits Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order that temporarily prevents New York from approving new permits for large data center projects. The order applies to data centers with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more, a threshold that could affect more than a dozen proposed developments across the state. Under the order, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will not issue permits for qualifying projects unless the permitting process has already been completed. The decision makes New York the first state to impose a statewide halt …
