Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Energy to develop and publish best practices for the location of data centers. The Secretary of Energy will consider factors like impacts on the electric grid, water resources, local communities, and the environment when creating these guidelines. The Department will also regularly review and update these practices to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Energy will establish best practices for data center siting in consultation with several federal agencies.
- The best practices must consider impacts on the electric grid, water availability, and the environment.
- Considerations include noise, light, and the appearance of data centers on local communities.
- The Secretary will identify characteristics of suitable sites to minimize negative impacts.
- The Department of Energy must publish the best practices on its website.
- The best practices will be reviewed and revised at least every two years.
Who is affected
- Data center developers
- Local communities
- Electric grid operators
- Environmental agencies
- The Department of Energy
Notable changes
- The bill mandates the development of comprehensive siting guidelines for data centers.
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