New York Pauses Mega Data Centers | Tech News

New York just became the first state to halt new big data centers—governor Kathy Hochul’s executive order pauses permits for projects 50 megawatts and up, potentially stopping over a dozen sites. She insists growth must respect communities and local approval, as state lawmakers eye even stricter rules. This move sparks a national debate: over 200 groups want a nationwide pause, though Maine’s governor blocked similar efforts. With AI fueling explosive demand, experts predict massive 500+ megawatt centers will dominate by 2030—while the federal government pushes to accelerate their power connections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77dc192c6086c8cd