New York imposes first ever moratorium on U.S. data centers
July 14, 2026
(Oil Price) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the country’s first-ever executive order imposing a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers for up to one year. The order freezes the permitting process for new data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of electricity, placing the fastest-growing source of U.S. power demand on hold while state regulators assess its long-term impact on
