The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Town of Hounsfield
Pro-Data Center Policies
New York exempts qualifying data centers from sales taxes on certain equipment and services, subject to security and web-hosting conditions. An enacted order is also described as pausing some state environmental permits for new or expanded centers pending review, while excluding local permits and existing operations.
Rating and summary from New York statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Town of Hounsfield.
pending · Town of HounsfieldKeeps a proposed Data Center Moratorium under discussion by scheduling a public hearing for information and questions; it had not been adopted or taken effect, and no duration, scope, restrictions, affected parties, or exceptions were specified.New York Town of Hounsfield Proposed Data Center and Solar Moratorium (2026)
Timing
The October 14, 2026 agenda identifies a proposed Data Center Moratorium under discussion, but does not state an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Town Board
Discussing the proposed Data Center Moratorium and conducting public hearings concerning the updated Solar Law.
Sources
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