""I think Maine is the canary in the coal mine," Associated Builders and Contractors economist Anirban Basu told the WSJ. "Maine will be the first of many states to have such moratoria.""
"Maine has already seen electricity prices surge almost 60 percent between 2021 and 2026. Major data centers could place an additional strain on the grid and potentially add to the problem."
Maine's legislature is poised to freeze the construction of new data centers consuming at least 20 megawatts until November 2027. This decision arises from concerns about rising electricity prices and the potential strain on the power grid. The bill, which has already passed the House, is expected to pass in the Senate, making Maine the first state to implement such a ban. Other states are monitoring this legislation as they consider similar measures in response to the growing impact of AI data centers.
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