Data Centers
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the "Data Center Siting Act" in South Carolina, aiming to regulate the construction and operation of data centers within the state. It requires data centers to obtain a certificate from the Public Service Commission, outlining specific requirements related to infrastructure, environmental impact, water and energy efficiency, noise and light mitigation, and decommissioning plans. The bill also creates a framework for the commission to oversee rates, agreements between utilities and data centers, and cost allocation methodologies, and prioritizes technical assistance for the industry for two years.
Key provisions
- Requires a certificate from the Public Service Commission before a data center can operate.
- Establishes tiered requirements for data centers based on size (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
- Mandates infrastructure adequacy assessments, environmental impact assessments, and reasonable buffer requirements.
- Sets operational efficiency and water efficiency standards for data centers.
- Requires data centers to implement measures to minimize noise, vibration, and light impacts.
- Establishes a process for decommissioning plans and financial assurances.
- Defines the Public Service Commission’s role in overseeing data center operations and rates.
- Provides for regulations from the Public Service Commission, Office of Regulatory Staff, and Department of Environmental Services.
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