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NY Reviews 90% Renewable Data Center Mandate, Google Invests Billions

7/11/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reviewing a bill requiring large data centers to obtain 90% renewable power by 2040.
Michigan, Oregon and Minnesota have enacted laws linking data-center tax benefits or utility rules to 90% clean-energy targets within six years.
Google is investing billions in solar, wind and geothermal projects and has secured approvals for 115 MW of Nevada geothermal and 1,900 MW of Midwest wind-solar-storage to connect to the grid.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reviewing a bill requiring large data centers to obtain 90% renewable power by 2040.
Michigan, Oregon and Minnesota have enacted laws linking data-center tax benefits or utility rules to 90% clean-energy targets within six years.
Google is investing billions in solar, wind and geothermal projects and has secured approvals for 115 MW of Nevada geothermal and 1,900 MW of Midwest wind-solar-storage to connect to the grid.