SB 803
Relating to data centers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase legislative oversight of data centers in West Virginia. It requires the Public Service Commission to follow legislative rule-making review procedures for new technology services, specifically data centers. The bill defines ‘data center’ and seeks to ensure transparency in energy deals related to data center operations, addressing concerns about potential impacts on electricity rates for consumers. It also establishes a process for the commission to propose rules related to data centers in accordance with existing state regulations.
Key provisions
- Requires the Public Service Commission to subject data center rules to legislative rule-making review.
- Defines ‘data center’ as a physical location housing computing infrastructure.
- Mandates that new technology services, including data centers, propose rules according to existing state regulations.
- Addresses concerns about utility companies offering special energy deals to data centers that could inflate electricity rates.
- Requires the commission to set forth findings of fact and conclusions of law in its orders.
- Establishes a seal for the Public Service Commission.
- Exempts commission meetings focused on decision-making from certain reporting requirements.
- Requires oversight from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee on data centers.
Who is affected
- Public Service Commission of West Virginia
- Utility companies
- Consumers of electricity in West Virginia
- Data center operators
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