Source: Data Center Knowledge
Summary
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed a statewide moratorium on new data centers until November 1, 2027. The bill, L.D. 307, was intended to address concerns about the environmental impact of data centers. According to the governor’s office, the bill would have hindered the state’s economic development and competitiveness in the technology sector. Mills suggested that the state should instead focus on developing guidelines for the construction and operation of data centers.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Maine’s data center moratorium gets vetoed, because who needs environmental concerns when you have economic development? The bill would have lasted until November 1, 2027, but now it’s back to business as usual. Data centers can continue to grow, and so can their environmental impact. Because, you know, guidelines will totally fix everything. The launch follows a familiar script: promise to address concerns, then prioritize profits.
Author: Evan Null
