New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections
The measure adds new utility, labor and renewable energy rules as lawmakers seek time to study grid, water and cost impacts.
- New York has passed a one-year moratorium on data centers to conduct environmental impact studies and establish renewable energy standards.
- The moratorium includes labor standards for data center construction and could cost Genesse County close to $500 million in lost revenues over 30 years for one project, according to its economic development CEO.
- The legislation also aims to prevent algorithmic pricing discrimination and provide faster legal protection for victims of digital harassment.
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Zero HedgeNew York Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium
The New York state Legislature passed a one-year data center permit moratorium June 4 in the final days of the legislative session. If Gov. Kathy Hochul signs it into law, New York would be the first to enact a statewide moratorium. The legislation requires a pause on permitting while the state Department of Environmental Conservation conducts a comprehensive study on the impact of data centers on electricity, pollution, and water and land use.…
NY legislature proposes one-year ban on data centers
New York lawmakers would become the first state to pause on artificial intelligence data centers under a proposal approved by the state Legislature late Thursday, which comes in response to concerns about its impact on the regional power grid, environment…
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