Maine Lawmakers Pass First US Statewide Ban on Large Data Centers

Maine lawmakers have approved the nation's first statewide ban on large data centers. The legislation establishes a moratorium on the construction of new big data centers.

14 Apr, 21:55 — 14 Apr, 21:55

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Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers

The bill would block new data centers that draw more than 20 megawatts of power until the fall of 2027. It also calls to study their impact on the electrical grid.

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