United StatesLarge data centers would have to generate their own electricity
Covered large U.S. data centers would have to generate their annual electricity needs themselves and meet clean energy targets starting in 2035.
What it does
Covered U.S. data centers would have to generate all the electricity they use each year. Violations could bring fines of up to $100,000 per day.
Covered data centers would have to generate at least 75% of their electricity from clean energy sources starting in 2035. That share would rise to 100% in 2040.
Argument forThe clean energy targets could move covered data centers toward cleaner electricity as they meet the requirement to generate their annual power needs.
Argument againstRequiring covered data centers to generate their own electricity could limit their power choices, with daily fines adding financial risk.
More detail
Covered data centers would have to generate all the electricity they consume each year. Coverage requires a U.S. facility to meet the referenced federal definition and consume at least 50 megawatts each day. Violations of the generation or clean energy rules could bring fines of up to $100,000 per day until corrected. The Energy Secretary would have to establish a process for issuing fines within 30 days after enactment.
Covered data centers would have to meet clean energy targets for their required electricity generation. The targets apply to electricity generated to meet covered data centers' annual consumption. Clean energy sources include solar, wind, batteries, green hydrogen, hydropower, and geothermal energy. The 75% target would begin January 1, 2035, and the 100% target would begin January 1, 2040.
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- Passed Senate
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History
- 2026
- Jan 8Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jan 8Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
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