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A legislative pushback against the AI-driven natural gas boom is unfolding in states like New York, where a bill mandates data centers to secure 90% of their power from renewables by 2040. Michigan, Oregon, and Minnesota have already acted to preserve their zero-emission utility goals, highlighting a growing regulatory crackdown on Big Tech's energy footprint.
As AI data centers drive a record natural gas plant boom, New York legislation aims to slash emissions by requiring large computing facilities to achieve 90% renewable energy by 2040. The bill pits climate goals against the explosive speed of fossil-fueled growth, with similar fights emerging in other states.
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