New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state must address challenges from “massive facilities,” and an executive order will pause construction for one year. The move signals near-term delay risk for projects and related investment pipelines, with likely cautious implications for affected energy/infrastructure stakeholders.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state must address challenges from “massive facilities,” and an executive order will pause construction for one year. The move signals near-term delay risk for projects and related investment pipelines, with likely cautious implications for affected energy/infrastructure stakeholders.