Maine passes first-in-nation freeze on big data centers
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Washington PostAApr 14, 9:55 PM
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.
Business InsiderBApr 15, 5:17 PM
Maine is poised to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.
The data center infrastructure boom has taken off across the country as it meets local resistance. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images Maine is set to pass a bill pausing new data center
The New RepublicBApr 14, 10:00 AM
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LA TimesAApr 14, 9:57 PM
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The HillBApr 15, 1:42 PM
Maine passes first-in-nation freeze on big data centers
The Maine legislature passed the first state ban in the nation on the development of large data centers on Tuesday. The temporary measure, which lasts for 1.5 years, restricts the construction of new
ReutersAApr 14, 10:56 PM
Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers - Reuters
Maine legislature approves first US moratorium on big data centers Reuters
USA TodayBApr 15, 7:38 PM
Louisiana AI data centers to use large quantities of water, energy, land - New Orleans CityBusiness
Louisiana AI data centers to use large quantities of water, energy, land New Orleans CityBusiness
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The American ConservativeBApr 15, 4:03 AM
The Politics of Data Center Opposition
Anti-tech backlash will be a major issue in the coming years. The post The Politics of Data Center Opposition appeared first on The American Conservative.
RedStateDApr 15, 4:54 PM
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