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New York Data Center Intel
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New York · Construction & power moves · 4
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2025-2044 Outlook Explores Pathways to a Reliable, Cleaner Grid
Source: NYISO · Aug 07, 2026NYISO’s August 7, 2026 “2025-2044 Outlook Explores Pathways to a Reliable, Cleaner Grid” says New York demand is expected to rise over the next two decades, driven by “electrification policies and the emergence of new large loads,” and that “Transmission capability increasingly determines whether new resources can serve load.” NYISO also says the grid will need more transfer capability, including to “Increase transfer capability across the Central East transmission interface” and “Support zero-emissions generation development in Northern New York with bulk transmission upgrades to enable energy deliverability from this region.”
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Large Load Facility Discussion: Data Submission Requirements and Forecasting Method
Source: NYISO · Aug 26, 2022NYISO’s Aug. 26, 2022 Load Forecasting Task Force presentation proposes changes to how large loads are counted in peak forecasting: the definition of Large Load Facilities would be expanded for ICAP forecasting to include 40 MW or more below 115 kV in a Large Transmission District and 20 MW or more below 115 kV in a Small Transmission District, while the current interconnection threshold remains “Greater than 10 MW” at 115 kV or above or “80 MW or more” below 115 kV. NYISO also says “The sum of the forecasted large loads will be computed for each Transmission District and added to its ICAP Market Forecast” and that “The Transmission District Regional Load Growth Factor (RLGF) will not be applied to load changes from the Large Load Facilities.”
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October 2022 Update of Load Forecasting Manual: Large Load Interconnection Reporting and Forecasting
Source: NYISO · Oct 21, 2022NYISO’s October 21, 2022 Load Forecasting Manual update says large-load interconnections can materially change district forecasts: “Changes in the timing of the construction and ramp-up period of Large Load Facilities that are Interconnecting on the system have the potential to significantly alter the load forecast within a Transmission District” (NYISO). It also adds new reporting rules, requiring that “Large Load Facility forecast reports shall include the project status and forecasted load impacts” and that, after an SIS, the Connecting and Affected TOs submit reports quarterly or when forecasts change. NYISO further says “The sum of projected load changes reported for Large Load Facilities will be added to each TOs forecasted peak value as applicable.”
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Transmission Expansion and Interconnection Manual
Source: New York Independent System OperatorNYISO’s 2019 Transmission Expansion and Interconnection Manual explains that the NYISO OATT covers interconnection of new and modified generation, transmission, and load facilities in New York, and that the process includes queue assignment for study requests and interconnection requests. NYISO states that it “adds the request to its list of Interconnection Requests and Transmission Projects (also known as the ‘NYISO Interconnection Queue’) with a queue position based on the date of receipt,” and that new LFIRs and TIAs are also assigned queue position based on receipt. The manual is policy guidance rather than a project-specific filing.
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Forecasts for Reliability Planning Studies
Source: NYISO · May 29, 2025NYISO’s May 29, 2025 “Forecasts for Reliability Planning Studies” says large loads are a meaningful component of future New York demand, with “Projected Large Load impacts from existing and future interconnection of Large Loads” included in the light-load forecast and “Large loads are assumed to contribute over 2,000 MW to the Light Load by 2035.” NYISO also says these reliability studies incorporate EV charging, building electrification, and BTM storage charging into future load shapes.
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Recent New York data center news
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New York Becomes First State to Impose Data Center Moratorium
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order creating the first moratorium on hyperscale data centers in the state.
- The order pauses construction of large-scale data centers and aims to create a blueprint for localities and establish strong standards for data center development.
- The article says New York became the first U.S. state to hit pause on construction of large-scale data centers; it is presented as a news report on a newly announced executive action.
- No specific project names, timelines, or dollar amounts are provided.
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GE Vernova expands Advanced Research Center to accelerate the future of energy innovation
GE Vernova has announced the grand opening of its expanded Advanced Research Center Frontier Campus in Niskayuna, New York.
- The expanded campus is part of a more than $110 million investment by GE Vernova and the State of New York; GE Vernova invested nearly $100 million, with $9.635 million in tax credits from Empire State Development and additional FAST NY funding for site improvements along River Rd.
- The facility adds new lab, testing, and collaboration space and is expected to create 75 new research positions; the company also highlighted technologies including Direct Air Capture, AirJoule, data center power simulation, Robotics and AI-based Inspection, and solid-state transformers.
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Whitmer unveils data center plan that calls for legislation, promises from companies
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan and a voluntary pledge for data center companies, while also calling on the Michigan Legislature to codify data center safeguards into state law.
- The plan would protect residents from higher energy rates and require companies to cover their own costs, create good-paying jobs, and follow state environmental, energy, and water-use regulations.
- Whitmer urged lawmakers to adopt Michigan Public Service Commission safeguards; environmental groups said pledges are not enough and continued to back a temporary moratorium until enforceable protections are enacted, citing risks of natural gas expansion and delays to the state’s 100% clean energy by 2040 goal.
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New York becomes first state to impose moratorium on data center development
New York has announced a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data center construction while it develops a regulatory framework to assess environmental and infrastructure impacts.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order No. 62 on July 14, pausing new data centers using 50 MW or more of energy and targeting facilities supporting AI and cloud computing.
- The state will evaluate impacts on environment, energy demand, water use, local communities, water and air quality, noise, and strain on public infrastructure; the governor’s office said there are about 12 GW of data center load requests in the NYISO interconnection queue, with over 8 GW added last year.
- The article also references a separate bill passed by the New York State Legislature last month that would impose a similar one-year permitting moratorium and require energy efficiency goals plus an environmental impact report, but that bill has not yet been signed.
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New York becomes the first US state to establish a moratorium on data centres
New York has announced a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centres while state regulators develop a new framework for the sector.
- Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing State environmental permits for new hyperscale data centres for up to one year and directing agencies to assess electricity demand, water resources, and local community impacts.
- The order requires DPS to prepare a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), Empire State Development to publish a Community Investment Framework within 60 days, and DEC to review water withdrawal rules within 12 months; it also sets a 50 MW threshold and proposes a New York Grid Acceleration Fund and a Data Center Interconnection Working Group.
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New York's Data Center Moratorium Risks Slowing America's AI Future, Says ITIF
ITIF has issued a statement opposing New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive order creating the nation’s first moratorium on new data centers.
- President Daniel Castro said pausing data center development is the wrong approach to environmental and infrastructure concerns, and urged clear, predictable standards for energy demand, water use, and noise.
- The statement argues that AI infrastructure will be built somewhere and says the U.S. should enable responsible development so the AI economy runs on data centers built in the United States rather than pushing investment overseas.
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Climate Change Solutions - July 14, 2026
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has published a climate and energy newsletter highlighting recent articles, congressional actions, and upcoming briefings.
- Main announcement/action: EESI promotes an online briefing with the Natural Resources Defense Council on Thursday, July 16 at noon about tracking and reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, associated emissions, and lowering costs for farmers.
- Background and other details: The newsletter also references a House vote on the SECURE Grid Act (H.R. 7257), a future briefing on severe drought on July 24, and archived materials on extreme heat, grid resilience, and data centers.
- The issue is presented as a newsletter / event roundup rather than a standalone policy announcement by a company, and it includes EESI contact information at the end.
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Data center news: Warren weighs data center moratorium after storm exposes grid strain
Planet Detroit is rounding up recent data center-related developments in Michigan and New York; the piece is a news roundup/commentary rather than a single original announcement.
- Warren City Council may consider a temporary moratorium on data centers at its July 14 meeting after July 3 storms knocked down 60-plus power lines and exposed strain on the city’s aging electrical grid.
- The roundup also notes that Lansing passed a 182-day moratorium effective July 27 through Jan. 25, 2027, New York issued an executive order pausing hyperscale data center construction for up to a year, and Oakland University advanced an AI data center project into due diligence despite opposition.
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New York becomes first US state to impose data center moratorium
New York has announced a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers.
- Governor Kathy Hochul signed the order into law, immediately pausing environmental permits for projects of 50MW or more while a regulatory framework is developed.
- The framework will include a Generic Environmental Impact Statement on energy demand, water use and quality, and air quality, and local entities will receive guidance within 60 days on community benefits negotiations; the order also directs consideration of a New York Grid Acceleration Fund.
- The article also references earlier and proposed legislation, including S.9144 introduced by Elizabeth Krueger and a proposed national moratorium, the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, introduced by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in March 2026.
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United States $60 Billion Infrastructure Investment Manager I Squared Capital & Saudi Arabia $1.2 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) Form Partnership to Invest $2 Billion in Real Estate & Infrastructure Assets Owned by PIF & Portfolio Companies
I Squared Capital and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have announced a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to pursue up to $2 billion in real estate and infrastructure assets owned by PIF and its portfolio companies.
- The MoU was signed on 13/6/26 and announced in Hong Kong on 14th July 2026; it covers deployment of up to $2 billion across real estate and infrastructure assets owned by PIF and its portfolio companies.
- The parties said they will identify opportunities in digital infrastructure and district cooling, with I Squared targeting up to $1 billion in each area; any subsequent transactions remain subject to further assessment and regulatory requirements.