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.
24 Articles
24 Articles
Moratorium for AI Data Centers now in Hochul's hands
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A proposed AI data center in the Town of Tonawanda remains delayed as developers look for more information on energy availability and infrastructure needs, but opponents of the project are celebrating another development. A bill that would place a temporary moratorium on permits for centers like this has passed the state [...]
New York Enacts One-Year Data Center Moratorium
New York has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development as state officials seek to evaluate the industry’s environmental impact and establish standards for renewable energy use. The temporary pause is intended to give policymakers time to study how large-scale data centers affect electricity consumption, environmental sustainability, and local infrastructure.The legislation also includes labor requirements governing the constr…
New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking, while abandoning other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures, leaving them to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Most Americans Want a National Data Center Moratorium
The national AI data center moratorium has momentum.As I’ve been documenting for months here at The Fight, data center opposition is surging across the country. Our latest Heatmap Pro poll, conducted by Embold Research, puts some very hard numbers behind that picture. More than 7 in 10 Americans oppose new data center construction near where they live, up from just over 4 in 10 last fall. Part of what’s driving that opposition: More than half of…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
