Maine set to become first state with data center ban
Maine prepares to ban data center construction until 2027.
Maine is on track to become the first state to impose a temporary ban on data center construction, following legislative approval of a bill that halts new projects until November 2027. This measure, which has bipartisan backing, aims to address concerns over rising energy prices and environmental impacts, but it faces strong opposition from tech companies worried about the implications for investment and development in the state. Governor Janet Mills, who sought exemptions for certain areas, may veto the bill, complicating its path to becoming law.
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Maine's data center construction ban is set until November 2027.
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The bill has bipartisan support but faces opposition from tech groups.
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Governor Janet Mills may veto the bill after failing to secure exemptions.
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