Trump Demands Reversal of New York's 1-Year 50-MW Data Center Ban
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 15
Trump Demands Reversal of New York's 1-Year 50-MW Data Center Ban
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 15
Summary
Trump on Wednesday urged New York to scrap its new data center moratorium “IMMEDIATELY,” calling it a job-killing move and saying large facilities are major revenue generators for states.
The order signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday bars new large-scale data centers using 50 megawatts or more of power for up to a year, making New York the first state to impose such a pause.
Hochul said the moratorium is meant to curb risks that data center growth could raise utility bills, strain water and power resources, and create uncertainty for residents as AI-driven demand accelerates.
Trump also said data centers should pay their own water and power costs, with any excess returned to local communities, reflecting a broader political fight over affordability ahead of the midterm elections.