New York Assembly Approves One Year Pause on Large Data Centers
Omnibus measure would pause new large-scale projects, create new utility rate classes and require community benefits.
June 8, 2026 – The New York Assembly passed legislation Thursday that would impose a year-long pause on permits for large-scale data centers.
If signed by the state Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), the Responsible Data Center Development Act would establish a moratorium on data center facilities requiring 20 megawatts or more, while the state studies the environmental and energy impact of the industry.
