SPC blog article

New York’s approach to data centers and AI infrastructure will affect more than the communities where projects are built. John R. Gordon examines why the Hudson Valley has a stake in keeping New York competitive for investment, innovation and economic growth.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee has unanimously approved the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), legislation intended to protect residential and small business electric customers by ensuring large-load facilities, including AI data centers, bear the costs of the infrastructure needed to serve them

Originally published by the Albany Times Union, this commentary examines why New York's data center moratorium sends conflicting signals about the state's commitment to artificial intelligence, reliable electricity, advanced nuclear energy, and long-term economic competitiveness.