US EditionMaine Has Legislation That Would Temporarily Ban New Data Centers
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The U.S. state of Maine is on the verge of being the first to prohibit the construction of new data centres on a temporary basis. A draft law approved this week by MPs provides for a moratorium by November 2027. (Read more)
Blue States Blaming Data Centers For Their Own Disastrous Energy Policies
Maine may become the first state to ban new data centers, with its House passing legislation that would pause large data center construction until November 2027, applying to projects of at least 20 megawatts. The state wants the time to assess the impact of data center development on the environment and the electricity grid. Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, supports a freeze. Other blue states, such as California and New York, are looking to block…
Maine Set To Become First State With Data Center Ban
Maine is on track to become the first U.S. state to impose a temporary statewide ban on new data center construction. "Lawmakers in Maine greenlit the text of a bill this week to block data centers from being built in the state until November 2027," reports CNBC. "The measure, which is expected to get final passage in the next few days, also creates a council to suggest potential guardrails for data centers to ensure they don't lead to higher en…
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