New York Imposes First Ever Moratorium On U.S. Data Centers

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Claim New York Imposes First Ever Moratorium On U.S. Data Centers
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the country’s first-ever executive order imposing a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers for up to one year. The order freezes the permitting process for new data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of electricity, placing the fastest-growing source of U.S. power demand on hold while state regulators assess its long-term impact on New York’s electric grid, water resources and surrounding communities. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation will use…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on July 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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