[intake · earthjustice · 2026-06-05]
NYS Legislature Passes Data Center Moratorium
New York's legislature passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act, imposing a one-year moratorium on AI data center construction and sending it to Governor Hochul. Advocates framed the measure as ratepayer protection, noting 1 in 4 New Yorkers already can't afford their energy bills.
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