Maine's legislature passes a bill blocking new data centers that exceed 20 MW capacity until November 2027, making it the first state to enact such a measure
Wall Street Journal Alyssa Lukpat
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@ierenergy
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Maine could become the first state to ban new data centers over concerns linking higher-cost electricity to the new demands of the centers. However, data centers and increased demand do not cause high electricity prices. [image]
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@kross_roads
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$NBIS / $CRWV / $IREN Maine approved a moratorium on data center projects above 20mw through 2027. It's the first state to successfully pass such a bill. The greater concern for data centers is how much further NIMBYism spreads.
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@fluentinfinance
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JUST IN: Maine is about to become the first US state to ban new data centers. And 10 other states are right behind it. Maine wants to freeze massive construction projects until late 2027. The bill passed the Democratic-controlled House (with Republican support). The Senate is