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50 megawatts
Coverage of 50 megawatts in the Nexus archive.
- New York pauses permits for largest data centers while Hochul weighs broader bill
New York Governor Kathy Hochul paused state environmental permits for large new or expanding data centers using at least 50 megawatts of electricity to allow for an environmental review. The pause excludes applications already deemed complete and local permits, focusing on the industry's impact on energy, water, and communities.