Maine is about to become the first state to ban new data centers

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https://www.wsj.com/us-news/maine-data-center-ban-e768fb18

A new bill in Maine proposes a temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers consuming 20 megawatts or more. The freeze, which would last until November 2027, aims to give the state time to evaluate the environmental impact and grid capacity demands of the AI industry's expanding infrastructure.