Ned Lamont
Democrat · CT Governor MIXED RECORDOutside AI PAC Money: $0
Position on Hyperscale Data Centers
Lamont championed Connecticut's 2021 data center tax incentives, but by 2026 pivoted to decrying 'energy-sucking data centers,' stating massive hyperscalers have no place in Connecticut unless they supply their own generation.
Verified Quotes & Evidence
"I want to slow down new data centers, unless they add more generation as well... There is no place for massive, hyperscale data centers in Connecticut."
Date: 2026-09-07
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