California AB93 proposes efficiency standards for data centers to balance operational reliability with resource conservation.
California AB93 aims to address the growing water and energy demands of data centers by encouraging the Department of Water Resources to develop efficiency standards. The bill mandates that data centers provide estimates of expected water use when applying for business licenses and permits. It also seeks to ensure that data centers are considered commercial, industrial, and institutional users under the state's conservation regulations.
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