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NY Gov. Hochul Pauses Massive Data Centers, Cuts Incentives

7/14/2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a July 14, 2026 executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on data center projects over 50 MW.
It also ends tax incentives for data centers to shield communities from water pollution, grid strain, and higher utility bills.
Environmental and labor advocates, including state senator Kristin Gonzalez and Food and Water Watch, praised the pause as a stronger safeguard after the Responsible Data Center Development Act passed.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a July 14, 2026 executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on data center projects over 50 MW.
It also ends tax incentives for data centers to shield communities from water pollution, grid strain, and higher utility bills.
Environmental and labor advocates, including state senator Kristin Gonzalez and Food and Water Watch, praised the pause as a stronger safeguard after the Responsible Data Center Development Act passed.