New York's Data Center Pause: A Watershed Moment for a Growing Movement The recent executive order signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul has put a one year pause on hyperscale data center development in the state, marking a significant escalation in the national pushback against the industry.
The moratorium applies only to facilities over 50 megawatts, but its implications extend far beyond New York's borders.
Elected officials have faced intense pressure from constituents and advocacy groups to take action on data centers for months.