Bill introduced to require energy and water use reporting for data centers
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Representative [Name not provided in source] has introduced a bill in the House that would require companies operating data centers to report how much electricity and water they consume.
Why it matters: This is a data-gathering measure. If passed, it would give regulators more specific information about how much water and power data centers are using, which is currently not always tracked uniformly across different states.
Who it affects
- Data center operators
This bill was introduced in the House; please consult Congress.gov to review the full text before relying on this information.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document