Maine

April 16, 2026

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Engage Early or Inherit Someone Else's Moratorium

Maine this week became the first state to pass a statewide moratorium on large data centers (LD 307, blocking facilities over 20 MW through at least October 2027)

April 9, 2026

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Nine Months to Shape the Rules Texas Is About to Write

Maine may become the first state to pass a construction moratorium.

April 4, 2026

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Developers Who Own Their Power Are Writing the New Site Selection Rules

Maine's LD 307, backed by Governor Janet Mills, would freeze projects of 20 MW or more until November 2027 while regulators study cumulative grid effects.

March 23, 2026

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NextEra Bets $16 Billion That Texas Demand Is Real

Maine is debating LD 307, a moratorium through November 2027, alongside LD 713, which would strip data centers of tax incentives.

March 14, 2026

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Texas Captures 30% of AI Power Demand Before the Rules Are Written

Maine's LD 307 pauses construction above 20 MW through July 2028 but includes environmental performance waivers.