MA governor action · Official announcement
Governor Healey: No Data Centers Without Local Approval
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Current status
- Executive action
- Issuing body / sponsor
- Office of the Massachusetts Governor
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Latest action
Published by governor
Sep 8, 2026
Subject areas
CarbonCertification & StandardsEnergyGrid ReliabilityRatepayerSiting & Land UseWater
Policy mechanisms
Community participationUtility rate / large-load tariff
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Quick summary
Announces Executive Order 658 and the Massachusetts responsible-development framework, including local approval, community benefits agreements, clean-energy requirements, ratepayer protections, and environmental safeguards.
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