Maine's governor has vetoed L.D. 307, which would have established the nation's first statewide moratorium on new data centers until November 2027. The legislation aimed to pause data center development to assess environmental and infrastructure impacts. The veto allows data center projects to continue moving forward in Maine.
Background
Data centers are facing increased regulatory scrutiny due to their massive energy consumption and environmental impact. Several states and municipalities are considering restrictions on new data center construction.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 26, 2026 at 04:57 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10