Mass. Gov. Healey Issues Orders Regulating Data Center Development

Proposed data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order

The guardrails, which include expectations for securing tax breaks, stipulate that new data centers should directly procure or develop the energy resources to support their operations — without raising energy costs for ratepayers and straining the electric grid.

MA Governor's Order Makes Data Centers Subject To Local Approval

Gov. Maura Healey's executive order states that cities and towns must sign off on data center development and energy consumption needs.

Healey signs order requiring data centers to receive local approval - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Tuesday signed an Executive Order requiring data centers to receive local approval before seeking state permits, pay for their own clean...

Massachusetts now requires local approval for all future data center developments

Proposed data centers subjected to local approvals under Gov. Healey's order

Pending data centers will now need to strike community benefits agreements with host communities that align with state standards before state permitting can get underway.

Gov. Healey executive order gives Mass. communities veto power over data centers

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday she has signed a strict, three-pronged executive order relative to data center development in the state, a move she described as “putting communities in the driver’s seat.”