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New York Governor Signs Nation's First Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Blocking New Permits for Large Facilities

New York Governor Signs Nation's First Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Blocking New Permits for Large Facilities

Jul 15, 2026
The Verge

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the nation's first statewide data center moratorium, blocking new environmental permits for facilities over 50 megawatts for up to a year as regulators develop standards to address rising energy costs, water use, and air quality concerns amid a nationwide pushback against AI-driven data center …

New York Governor Hochul Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers With Nation's First Statewide Moratorium

New York Governor Hochul Halts New Hyperscale Data Centers With Nation's First Statewide Moratorium

Jul 15, 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the nation's first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, freezing state environmental permits for up to one year while a regulatory framework is developed to protect ratepayers, communities, and the environment — also targeting sales tax exemptions and requiring data centers to invest …

OpenAI Breaks Ground on Massive 1GW Michigan Data Center, Promising Thousands of Jobs and $1 Billion in Tax Revenue

OpenAI Breaks Ground on Massive 1GW Michigan Data Center, Promising Thousands of Jobs and $1 Billion in Tax Revenue

Jun 02, 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI breaks ground on 'The Barn,' a massive 1GW data center campus in Saline, Michigan, promising 2,500+ union construction jobs, 450 permanent positions, $1 billion in tax revenue, and $45 million in AI credits for Michigan students, with key protections ensuring no electricity cost increases for local residents.

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