Melanie Sachs
Coverage of Melanie Sachs in the Nexus archive.
- How Maine lawmakers are reacting to large data center projects
Maine lawmakers Rep. Melanie Sachs and Senator Matt Harrington are discussing large data center projects proposed for the state with CBS News. The projects have sparked attention from state legislators.
- First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature
Maine is poised to become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large AI data centers, requiring a pause on approvals for facilities over 20 megawatts until 2027 to study their energy and environmental impacts. The bill, passed by a Democratic-controlled legislature, faces opposition over potential economic trade-offs but aims to address concerns about grid strain, rising energy bills, and water usage.
- First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature
Maine lawmakers passed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on AI data centers requiring over 20 megawatts of power until 2027, citing energy grid strain, environmental concerns, and rising electricity costs. The bill, now awaiting Governor Janet Mills' approval, aims to study the impact of hyperscale facilities while facing opposition from critics who argue it could deter investment and jobs.