Governor Hochul Implements Immediate One Year Freeze on New York Data Center Permits

By Sarah Fielding · Fast Company · 2026-07-14

Fast Company reports that New York has become the first state to halt hyperscale data center construction through an executive order signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The moratorium targets facilities requiring over 50 megawatts of power and will remain in place for up to twelve m

Fast Company reports that New York has become the first state to halt hyperscale data center construction through an executive order signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The moratorium targets facilities requiring over 50 megawatts of power and will remain in place for up to twelve m