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New York Pauses Mega Data Centers | Durham News
New York’s one-year pause on new hyperscale data centers isn’t a stop—it’s a strategic pause to establish consistent environmental rules. With cheap hydropower and grid access, upstate NY remains prime real estate, poised to rebound once regulations are finalized. Meanwhile, the U.S. data center boom continues unabated: over 5,000 centers now, with nearly 4,000 more planned and 800 already under construction. Construction spending surged in June, underscoring a multi-year growth trajectory fueled by AI and cloud demand—temporary delays won’t slow this unstoppable expansion. Listen in…
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