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Massachusetts Mandates Clean Power for Large Data Centers

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Updated Sep 9

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Massachusetts has enacted a new mandate requiring data centers larger than 25 megawatts to provide clean power or contribute to a ratepayer protection fund. This move reflects a growing trend among states to impose stricter regulations on data center development amid public opposition. The mandate includes a requirement for data centers to meet the state's clean energy standards, which will gradually increase over time.

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Sep 9

The new mandate specifically requires data centers over 25 megawatts to either generate clean power onsite or fund nearby clean energy generation.

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Developers building data centers larger than 25 megawatts must provide clean power or pay into a ratepayer protection fund.

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Data centers must meet the Massachusetts clean energy standard, which requires at least 40% of power from approved sources by 2030.

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Massachusetts is the third state in three months to impose restrictions on data center development.

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Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules

TechCrunch·Sep 9