Maine House advances data center moratorium

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 684

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Maine House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would ban most data centers until November 2027.

The bill, LD 307, places a moratorium on data centers with a load of 20 megawatts or more. House lawmakers passed the bill by a vote of 82-62 Monday, advancing it to the Senate.

“This is not a bill against innovation, nor is it a rejection of economic development,” said Rep. Melanie Sachs …

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