New York has become the first state in the nation to impose a moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers, temporarily halting permits for facilities capable of consuming 50 megawatts or more of power. State regulators are using the time to work on an improved environmental and infrastructure framework for developing the centers.
As US buildout on data centers continues, New York hits a purposeful pause
Governor’s one-year moratorium on permits for hyperscale centers is the nation's first
CoStar Analytics
July 23, 2026 | 7:17 P.M.
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