Gov. Ayotte says she now supports moratorium on data centers in NH: Exclusive

By: Ian Lenahan

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago


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GREENLAND — Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she now supports a moratorium on data centers in the Granite State.

“It does not make sense at all to site a data center in New Hampshire,” Ayotte said Aug. 20, in response to a question at the Rotary Club of Portsmouth. “We don't have the energy for it. It is not the appropriate location. I would support a moratorium on them because right now they do not make …

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