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New York Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Centers, Awaiting Governor's Signature

The New York State legislature has passed a one-year moratorium on large data centers with a peak demand of 20 megawatts or more, according to TechRadar. The bill awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, who has until December to decide. The moratorium aims to allow time for environmental and energy impact assessments, with supporters citing concerns over electricity and water usage.