Why This Matters
This bill requires data centers to generate their own electricity using clean energy sources. It aims to reduce energy costs and promote renewable energy use.
If you work at a data center, your employer will need to switch to clean energy by 2040.
Affects: This bill affects workers and companies operating large data centers across the United States.
What changes is this bill making?
1. Data centers must produce all the electricity they use each year. 2. From 2035, at least 75% of this electricity must come from clean energy sources. 3. By 2040, 100% of the electricity generated must be from clean energy sources. 4. Data centers that do not comply could face fines of up to $100,000 per day. 5. The Secretary of Energy will set up a process to enforce these penalties.
Who is affected?
This bill affects workers and companies operating large data centers across the United States.