Governor Janet Mills Vetoes Bill Imposing Moratorium on Data Center Development in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills recently vetoed a bill that aimed to impose a temporary ban on new data center development in Maine. The proposed legislation, LD 307, sought to halt the issuance of permits or approvals for new data centers until November 2027. The bill intended for a Data Center Coordination Council to assess the potential impacts of such projects in Maine. Despite efforts to amend the bill to allow a data center project in Jay, the amendment was rejected, leading to the governor's veto. The developer of the Jay site expressed concerns that the moratorium imposed by the bill would hinder their plans, potentially jeopardizing economic benefits for the town. Several data center projects, including the Jay site and one in Sanford, are poised to move forward without the moratorium in place. This situation is still evolving, and further updates may follow. To engage in discussions about this topic, please log in to your Press Herald account. If you are not yet registered, you can create an account or subscribe to access more information. For any inquiries, refer to our FAQs.