Senator Pushes for Data Center Rules | Buffalo News

Buffalo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Senator Kristen Gonzalez is hitting the road across New York to rally public support for a bold new bill that would force big data centers to pay their own energy bills—instead of passing costs onto everyday residents. With Governor Hochul’s current moratorium set to expire next year, her statewide tour—including stops in Buffalo, Geneva, Lansing, and Albany—is a high-stakes push to get regulations passed before the state’s power grid gets even more overloaded. This isn’t just about tech—it’s about fairness, energy responsibility, and protecting New Yorkers from hidden costs. Listen in…