Maine Freezes Large Data Center Permits Through 2027

Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader · Apr 16, 2026 · 3m

Maine voted 21–13 to ban permits for data centers drawing 20MW or more through 2027 while a new state council evaluates grid and ratepayer impacts.https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/maine-freezes-large-data-center-permits-through-2027,122658Support the showThanks for listening!For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels:LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l BlueSkySupport the show