Event Brief
Maine Passes Data Centre Construction Ban
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Maine becomes the first US state to implement a ban on data centre construction, potentially influencing other states.
WHO: Maine Legislature
WHAT: passed a data centre construction ban
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET
WHERE: Maine
WHY: Legislation could provide a blueprint for others considering moratoriums
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