Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.

Wall Street has trillions on the line as the data center infrastructure boom takes off. Citi doesn't want to get left behind. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images Maine is set to pass a bill pausing new data centers until late 2027. Data centers face growing public resistance over environmental and infrastructure concerns. Maine's vote could mark the first-ever statewide moratorium on data center construction in the US. Maine could be the first state to successfully call a timeo...