Gov. Mills Vetoes First-in-Nation Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature
The veto keeps several projects alive, including a $550 million redevelopment in Jay that Mills said could create more than 800 construction jobs.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill imposing a moratorium on data centers consuming 20 megawatts or more until 2027, citing the need to exempt a data center project in Jay that promises jobs and revenue for the community.
- The bill, LD 307, passed with bipartisan support and aimed to pause large data center constructions while creating a council to evaluate their environmental and energy impacts, but Mills plans to establish a similar council by executive order despite the veto.
- Critics including bill sponsor Rep. Melanie Sachs and environmental groups argue the veto favors data center developers over public and environmental interests, risking higher energy costs and environmental harm.
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