Imposes a moratorium on data center permit issuance; and relates to data center rate impacts

Summary

The bill adds a new article to the Environmental Conservation Law that stops state agencies from issuing any new permits for data centers larger than 20 MW until the Department of Environmental Conservation adopts regulations and the Public Service Commission completes required actions, a period of at least 90 days. It also orders an environmental impact report on the electricity, water, and waste effects of data‑center growth. Existing permits may still be modified, renewed, or recertified.

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