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New York to impose the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers
By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the power-hungry facilities that fuel artificial intelligence technology.Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order Tuesday mo...
Key takeaway “As data center development threatens to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers, it’s my responsibility to take action and lead,” Hochul, a Democrat, said in a statement.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own experiences with data center development make New York's statewide moratorium worth watching. As the city continues to grow and attract new businesses, the demand for data centers and their associated energy and water usage will likely increase. Local officials will need to balance the economic benefits of data center development with concerns about environmental impact and strain on the city's resources. The fact that New York is taking a proactive approach to regulating data centers may prompt similar discussions in San Antonio, particularly as the city works to meet its own sustainability goals. Additionally, the moratorium's focus on creating standards for environmental impacts, energy demand, and water usage could provide a useful model for San Antonio as it navigates its own data center development.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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