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Massachusetts mandates 100% clean power for new data centers

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Massachusetts has implemented new regulations for data centers, requiring those over 25 megawatts to provide 100% of their power from clean energy sources. Governor Maura Healey's executive order mandates either on-site generation, funding nearby clean power construction, or contributing to a ratepayer protection fund. This move follows similar restrictions in Texas and New York, reflecting a growing trend of states scrutinizing data center development due to public opposition. AI

IMPACT New regulations on data center power consumption could impact AI development and deployment costs.

RANK_REASON State-level regulatory action impacting a major tech infrastructure sector. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Massachusetts mandates 100% clean power for new data centers

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Tim De Chant ·

    Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

    Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.

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