Maine’s governor vetoes data center moratorium

Maine Governor Janet Mills has vetoed L.D. 307, a proposed bill that sought to implement a statewide moratorium on new data center permits until November 2027. While Mills acknowledged concerns regarding the environmental and energy cost impacts of large-scale data centers, she cited the lack of an exemption for a specific project in the Town of Jay as the primary reason for her veto. The bill's sponsor, Melanie Sachs, criticized the decision, warning that it could have negative implications for the electric grid, environment, and regional ratepayers.

(Source：TechCrunch)