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NY Senate, Assembly Pass Data Center Moratorium, Awaiting Governor

6/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Senate approved the data center moratorium 44-16 on June 4 2026.
The Assembly passed the same measure 102-39 on the same day.
The bill creates a separate electricity rate class that makes large data centers cover the full cost of grid upgrades and energy use.
Republican lawmakers and the Digital Power Network criticize the moratorium as harmful to jobs and investment.
The moratorium now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, built on the 2009 Climate Action Council, set a 70 % renewable electricity goal for 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The Public Service Commission estimates $1.5 billion to upgrade the grid for data-center demand, prompting the Senate’s 44-16 vote and Assembly’s 102-39 approval of a cost-recovery moratorium that Governor Kathy Hochul must sign.

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Story summary

The New York Senate approved the data center moratorium 44-16 on June 4 2026.
The Assembly passed the same measure 102-39 on the same day.
The bill creates a separate electricity rate class that makes large data centers cover the full cost of grid upgrades and energy use.
Republican lawmakers and the Digital Power Network criticize the moratorium as harmful to jobs and investment.
The moratorium now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision.

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