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NewsApr 16

Maine Becomes First U.S. State to Pass a Data Center Moratorium as Legislature Votes to Freeze Large Facilities Until Late 2027

Maine's legislature passed LD 307, banning data centers above 20 megawatts until October 2027, making it the first state to enact such a freeze amid growing national backlash over energy, water, and community impacts.

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NewsApr 16

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Maine Becomes First U.S. State to Pass Data Center Moratorium as Backlash Spreads to at Least 10 States

Maine's legislature passes LD 307, an 18-month ban on data centers over 20 megawatts, sending the bill to Governor Mills as similar moratorium proposals proliferate nationwide.

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