importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-09T21:43:34Z

Massachusetts Mandates Clean Energy Compliance for Large Data Centers

#clean energy #data centers #government policy #massachusetts

Massachusetts mandates that data centers exceeding 25 megawatts must meet 100% clean energy requirements or contribute to a ratepayer protection fund, reflecting growing regulatory scrutiny of data center energy use. The policy pauses tax exemptions for data centers while aligning with the state's evolving clean energy standards.

Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development.

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