Provides that it is the policy of the Commonwealth to encourage the responsible operation of data centers in the Commonwealth while supporting grid reliability, affordability, and the deployment of renewable resources. The bill provides that in furtherance of this policy, the Commonwealth shall (i) promote coordination between data centers, state agencies, and regional grid operators to share information; (ii) incentivize data centers to participate in demand response programs…; (v) require data centers to report energy and water usage, sustainability measures, and participation in grid support programs to appropriate state and federal agencies.
Labor and Commerce; Subc: #3
Labor and Commerce Subc recommends reporting with amendments (6-Y 3-N)
Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendments (13-Y 7-N)
Passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
Passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
Senate Commerce and Labor
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