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Kelly Ayotte

Republican · NH Governor OPPOSES DATA CENTERS
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Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

Ayotte opposes siting large data centers in New Hampshire, citing high energy costs, water consumption, and environmental risks, and pledged a permitting moratorium in the state budget.

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"I've been clear that I oppose siting data centers in New Hampshire, including the proposed projects in Nottingham and Bow. Data centers would drive up our already too-high energy costs, and I share the concerns raised about their impact on our water and environment."
Date: 2026-10-18
→ Source: Concord Monitor
"It does not make sense at all to site a data center in New Hampshire... We don't have the energy for it. I would support a moratorium on them because right now they do not make sense at all in terms of energy, environment or location."
Date: 2026-08-20
→ Source: NHPR