Maine became the first U.S. state to pass a moratorium on large data centers, blocking projects requiring 20+ megawatts until October 2027.
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Maine presses pause on large data centers. Will other states follow its lead?
20 Megawatts MW Electricity demand threshold
October 2027 Moratorium end date
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Until October 2027 moratorium duration