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Governor Healey Halts Data Center Tax Incentive and Calls for Strict Guardrails to Protect Ratepayers, Environment & Public Health | Mass.gov
Governor Maura Healey pauses new applications for the Massachusetts data center sales tax exemption until stronger protections take effect. The administration's framework requires developers to fund their own energy and water infrastructure, limit air and noise impacts, and support union labor and community benefits agreements before incentives resume.
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Amendment (193) … to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth. (S.3213, MA)
Requires new and expanded data centers to procure 100% new clean energy resources. To obtain a permit for fossil-fuel backup generators, infeasibility of clean sources must be demonstrated, phasing to 100% clean energy by 2040; must cover all associated costs. Permits dependent on water practices that are efficient, do not impact local water quality, and…
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An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness (H.5175, MA)
[Prior to Senate substitution on 7/1/26: Requires new or expanded data centers to use 80% renewable energy; fossil fuel backup generators not permitted unless they prove infeasibility of battery storage. Electric utilities to create data center tariffs that ensure cost covering and incentivize energy efficiency, including waste heat capture. Permits only to be issued when…
Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms