Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental Protection
Why This Matters
This bill aims to provide regular reports on the environmental impact of data centers, including their water usage and energy consumption. It matters because it helps understand how these facilities affect local communities and the environment.
If you live near a data center, you could see changes in your water and electricity services.
Who this affects
Local communities · Residents
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill requires reports on how data centers affect air and water quality.
2It mandates tracking the total water used and reused by data centers.
3The bill also looks at greenhouse gas emissions from data centers.
4It requires data on electricity consumption by data centers every six months.
5Reports will include how energy use impacts household energy bills.
