MA-DATA-CENTER-GUARDRAILS-2026 · Official announcement
Massachusetts pauses data-center tax incentive and calls for comprehensive guardrails
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Current status
- Executive action
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Office of the Massachusetts Governor
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Latest action
Announced by Governor Maura Healey
Jun 25, 2026
Subject areas
CarbonEnergyJob CreationRatepayerSiting & Land UseTax IncentivesWater
Policy mechanisms
MoratoriumTax incentive / clawbackUtility rate / large-load tariff
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Quick summary
Pauses acceptance of data-center sales-tax exemption applications while Massachusetts develops protections covering ratepayers, energy, water, air, noise, jobs, and public health.
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