politics
Republicans are falling for the data center panic
In July, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) signed an executive order establishing the nation’s first moratorium on the construction of hyperscale data centers.
TL;DR
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order in July.
- The order established the first moratorium in the nation on the construction of hyperscale data centers.
- Concerns cited include increased utility bills, depletion of natural resources, and uncertainty for New Yorkers.
- The article notes New York's history of regulatory overreach, referencing regulations on showerheads, faucets, and bans on natural gas appliances.