Is New York's moratorium the only such policy in the US?
Yes, as the first statewide moratorium of its kind — but not the only attempt. Fourteen state legislatures have introduced bills restricting new data center construction, none yet signed into law. New York's own legislature separately passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which would bar centers of 20 megawatts or more; Hochul has not yet acted on it.
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New York Just Became the First US State to Halt New AI Data CentersHochul's executive order freezes new 50MW+ data center permits for a year, after NY electric bills rose 68% since 2019.
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