New York Data Center Ban
New York state implements a one-year moratorium on new AI data center construction amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
July 2026
Jul 14, 2026
New York Governor Hochul signs executive order pausing data center permits
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order in New York. This order pauses environmental permits for large data centers consuming more than 50 megawatts for up to a year.
Source ↗Jul 14, 2026
New York City Enacts One-Year Ban on Data Center Construction
New York City enacted a one-year ban on the construction of data centers. This measure was part of the first statewide moratorium on data center construction.
Source ↗Jul 15, 2026
New York enact moratorium on new AI datacenters
Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order mandating a one-year statewide pause on new datacenters. The order pauses the state permitting process for proposed "hyperscale" datacenters.
Source ↗Jul 15, 2026
New York signs one-year moratorium on data centers
New York signed a one-year moratorium concerning data centers. This decision was discussed by Ryan and Emily.
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