AI & Datacenter Environmental Regulations
AI & Datacenter Environmental Regulations
Articles on environmental regulations, policies, and compliance standards affecting datacenters, including lobbying efforts, sustainability initiatives, and greenhouse gas emission offsets.
ai datacenter environmental regulationsJul 18, 20263 min
New York Halts Large Datacenter Permits in First State Moratorium on AI Infrastructure
Governor Hochul signs executive order pausing environmental reviews for 50 MW+ datacenter projects while the state develops new rules on utility rates, air quality, and community benefits.
ai datacenter environmental regulationsJul 8, 20266 min
EU Datacenter Rules Likely to Ease, Let Operators Buy Offsets Farther Afield
The European Commission appears poised to back down on its strict regional limits for carbon offsets in datacenter sustainability ratings, opening the door for operators to shop across borders for green energy credits — and sparking fierce debate over whether this weakens climate accountability.