Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill) respectfully urges a moratorium, an authorized suspension or pause of specific activity or law, on the approval of large-scale data centers across New York until the governor addresses in-state energy production capacity.

In a memorandum letter to Gov. Hochul, Beephan emphasizes the need for a more responsible approach, pointing to actual effects on taxpayers, families and local institutions. He is advocating for state leadership to reconsider the current path and work toward energy initiatives that prioritize giving an all-of-the-above strategy, such as building these mass construction plans around affordability, helping local businesses account for such massive projects.