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NY Pauses Big Data Centers for a Year | New York City News
New York just hit pause on big data center projects for a full year — the first state to do so — as Governor Hochul races to craft smart, protective rules before tech giants gobble up power and wreck the environment. Targeting centers using over 50 megawatts, while exempting hospitals and schools, the move balances innovation with community needs. After legislative action stalled, the governor’s team is speeding up environmental reviews, especially for a controversial Genesee County project, and pushing to end sales tax breaks for these energy hogs. Meanwhile, a new DIGIT office is launching…
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