New York Assembly Approves One Year Pause on Large Data Centers

June 8, 2026 – The New York Assembly passed legislation Thursday that would impose a year-long pause on permits for large-scale data centers.

If signed by the state Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), the Responsible Data Center Development Act would establish a moratorium on data center facilities requiring 20 megawatts or more, while the state studies the environmental and energy impact of the industry.

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