A $19.5B data center and a statewide pause: What’s at stake in Genesee County

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New York lawmakers have approved a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers while the state studies impacts on power demand, utility rates, water use, and the environment. The proposed $19.5 billion Stream Data Centers project in Genesee County sits at the center of the debate and has drawn scrutiny from supporters and opponents alike. Developers argue the pause creates uncertainty and could push investment to other states, while critics say the project’s costs, incentives, and energy needs do not justify the public support. The issue now depends on the governor’s signature and could reshape how hyperscale AI infrastructure gets approved in New York.

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