Call Local NY State Representatives to Urge Them to Sign Onto the State-Wide AI Data Center Moratorium Bill

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Tompkins county representatives Krueger and Kelles introduced a Senate and Assembly bill proposing a 3-year moratorium on new AI data centers! The purpose of the bills (S9144 & A10141) are to pause AI data center growth so officials can study the impact of artificial intelligence on electric bills and the environment.

It is vital to call representatives from various counties, especially those that border Cayuga Lake, to let them know their choice on this bill impacts us all! Two local senators, Lea Webb and Rachel May, are already co-sponsors of the legislation.

Call and email these elected officials and tell them why you think they should support Senate Bill S9144 and Assembly Bill A10141:

Senator for Seneca County:

Thomas F. O'Mara: omara@nysenate.gov, 607-735-9671

Assemblymember for District 131:

Jeff Gallahan: gallahanj@nyassembly.gov, 315-781-2030

Assemblymember for District 132:

Philip Palmesano: palmesanop@nyassembly.gov, 607-776-9691

Feel free to call any other representatives across NY state! These bills impact us all!

Some ideas for concerns to discuss when calling your representatives:

  • The electric grid currently faces “profound reliability challenges” according to NY ISO

  • Electric blackouts are becoming more common due to national data center expansion

  • Massive amounts of electronic waste produced, as well as noise pollution concerns

  • AI data centers in the USA will make up 40% of electrical demand growth by the end of the century, as electricity prices continue to rise another 6% through 2027.

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