New York State recommends demanding AI data centers pay $1 million in community investment per megawatt — framework advises towns to plan for maintenance costs, site abandonment, and other contingencies
The Community Investment Framework puts forward recommendations that towns and municipalities could follow when negotiating with data center developers. This includes charging $1 million per megawatt of demand, among other suggestions.
New York State has introduced the Community Investment Framework (CIF), a negotiation guide for towns and municipalities dealing with data center developers. The CIF recommends towns demand $1 million in community investment per megawatt of utility demand from data centers, alongside long-term planning for facility departures and managing ongoing costs.
The framework outlines six principles, including investment benchmarks, local priority investment areas, community engagement, and clear timelines. With AI data centers putting pressure on electricity and water supplies, the CIF aims to ensure benefits to communities while minimizing negative effects. As more states consider moratoriums or bans, this guide offers a structured approach to negotiating data center projects.
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