New York Freezes Large Data Center Permits to Protect Local Power Grids

By Lauren Feiner · The Verge · 2026-07-14

Governor Kathy Hochul recently finalized a statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data center permits for facilities exceeding 50 megawatts. The Verge reports that this pause allows the state to investigate the strain these energy-intensive projects place on local utilities and n

Governor Kathy Hochul recently finalized a statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data center permits for facilities exceeding 50 megawatts. The Verge reports that this pause allows the state to investigate the strain these energy-intensive projects place on local utilities and n