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Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order that prohibits the state from granting permits for new data centers unless developers first obtain approval from resident municipalities. The mandate also requires these companies to procure their own renewable energy supplies to support the facilities' electricity needs.
The new restrictions align with a pause on new data center development in Texas, which is projected to slow the growth of US electricity consumption. The order is part of a growing effort by state officials to curb the impact of AI-driven infrastructure on local grids and zoning.
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- SOURCE@staunovo“US electricity consumption is expected to grow more slowly”x.com
- SOURCE@massgovernor“Unless they say yes, our answer is no”x.com
- SUPPORT@staunovo“growing body of state officials clamping down on data center developers”x.com
- SUPPORT@staunovo“joined a growing body of state officials clamping down on data center developers”x.com
- SOURCE@rohanpaul_ai“allow developers to proceed without building a power plant at every facility”x.com
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