New York just passed a one-year temporary ban on data centers
Summary
New York lawmakers approved a one-year moratorium on permits for new large-scale data centers, aiming to slow AI infrastructure growth and curb grid pressure. The bill bundles measures including environmental impact reporting, a new utility rate class for large data centers, prevailing wage requirements, and mandatory energy-efficiency standards. Supporters say the pause buys time to adapt the grid and policies; opponents warn of economic costs, lost jobs, and diminished innovation.