Massachusetts hits data centers with new clean power rules
cdrnsf · hn · 2026-09-12
Massachusetts has introduced new clean power regulations targeting data centers, requiring these energy-hungry facilities to meet clean energy standards for their electricity supply. The move follows growing scrutiny of data center energy use driven by AI compute demand and could affect site selection, expansion, and operating costs in the state.
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