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New York has approved several AI data center projects expected to increase power consumption to over 7,000 megawatts by 2030, with more than half of these projects driven by cryptocurrency mining and AI. The recently approved NESE pipeline will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania, contributing an estimated 12% increase in greenhouse gas emissions, amid local opposition citing environmental concerns. As electricity costs soar by 267% over five years, the state grapples with balancing energy demands and environmental regulations.