politics
February 7, 2026
New York lawmakers propose a three-year pause on new data centers
Although the bill’s prospects are uncertain, New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing construction of new data centers.
TL;DR
- New York lawmakers have proposed a bill for a moratorium of at least three years on new data center permits.
- Concerns exist regarding the impact of data centers on surrounding communities and potential increases in home electricity bills.
- New York is at least the sixth state to consider pausing data center construction.
- Both Democrats and Republicans, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Governor Ron DeSantis, have expressed concerns about data centers.
- Over 230 environmental groups have called for a national moratorium on new data center construction.
- State Senator Liz Krueger views the New York bill as a necessary step to regulate data centers before the state is overwhelmed.
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