New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
By Updated on: July 14, 2026 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google New York is the first state in the nation to enact a moratorium on data…
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Hyperscale data centers contain thousands of computer servers and typically use 50 or more megawatts of power to operate. Hochul said this will take up to a year, prompting the moratorium.
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Hyperscale data centers contain thousands of computer servers and typically use 50 or more megawatts of power to operate.
according to CBS News — LatestHochul said this will take up to a year, prompting the moratorium.
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