New York enacts first statewide data center moratorium

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more, halting new development until July 2027. The executive order creates the New York Grid Acceleration Fund, requiring data center investments in grid infrastructure and clean energy. The move is the first statewide moratorium amid growing concerns over utility costs and environmental impacts.