Mass. data centers need approval before getting a permit following new executive order

Gov. Maura Healey is now putting Massachusetts among a growing number of states taking a closer look at how data centers are built and who gets a say in where they go.

For years, Massachusetts has promoted itself as a place for the technology industry to grow, including data centers powering the AI boom.

As those projects have gotten bigger, so have the concerns about their impact on electricity costs, the environment, and local communities.

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