Maine might soon impose the country’s first statewide pause on data centers

Maine might become the first place to impose a statewide pause on big data center construction — if the governor signs the bill.

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The Maine legislature has approved what could become the first statewide pause on construction of data centers. Across the U.S., data centers face increasing criticism of their impact on electrical costs and the environment. Now, Maine’s Governor Janet Mills has not yet said whether or not she will sign the bill. She said she’s concerned over one town in the state. We are joined now by Peter McGuire

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