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Maine Bars New >20 MW Data Centers Until 2027

4/24/2026

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Maine's moratorium bans new data centers over 20 MW until November 2027, the strictest state limit.
Governor Janet Mills is reviewing LD 307, passed in April and pending her signature or veto.
The bill creates a council to oversee regulation and protect ratepayers, grid reliability and natural resources.
Critics say data centers raise demand and convert farmland, while analysts note revenue grew from $355 billion in 2017 to $727 billion in 2023 and employment rose 50 percent.

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Maine's moratorium bans new data centers over 20 MW until November 2027, the strictest state limit.
Governor Janet Mills is reviewing LD 307, passed in April and pending her signature or veto.
The bill creates a council to oversee regulation and protect ratepayers, grid reliability and natural resources.
Critics say data centers raise demand and convert farmland, while analysts note revenue grew from $355 billion in 2017 to $727 billion in 2023 and employment rose 50 percent.