MA-EO-658 · Executive action
Executive Order 658 establishes requirements for responsible data-center development
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Current status
- Executive Order
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Office of the Massachusetts Governor
Scope and legal effect depend on the signed instrument and implementing authority.
Latest action
Signed by Governor Maura Healey
Sep 8, 2026
Subject areas
Certification & StandardsEnergyGrid ReliabilityRatepayerSiting & Land Use
Policy mechanisms
Community participationDisclosure & reportingMoratoriumSiting & permittingUtility rate / large-load tariff
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Quick summary
Bars Massachusetts permitting agencies from approving data-center projects above 25 MW unless the applicant demonstrates conformance with the state framework and submits a community benefits agreement; also directs clean-energy and ratepayer-protection requirements and prohibits state-agency nondisclosure agreements with data centers.
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