California SB1168 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to assess rate structures for data centers to ensure they pay their fair share of costs.

California SB1168 adds a new article to the Public Utilities Code, requiring the commission to assess rate structures for data centers. The bill aims to ensure data centers contribute their fair share of costs for transmission and distribution needs, load increases, and procurements. It also seeks to alleviate cost pressures on residential ratepayers, particularly those enrolled in energy assistance programs. The legislation responds to the rapid growth in data centers' energy use, which is expected to increase by 2.3 gigawatts by 2030.

California SB1168 mandates the Public Utilities Commission to assess rate structures for data centers to ensure they pay their fair share of costs.

California SB1168 adds a new article to the Public Utilities Code, requiring the commission to assess rate structures for data centers. The bill aims to ensure data centers contribute their fair share of costs for transmission and distribution needs, load increases, and procurements. It also seeks to alleviate cost pressures on residential ratepayers, particularly those enrolled in energy assistance programs. The legislation responds to the rapid growth in data centers' energy use, which is expected to increase by 2.3 gigawatts by 2030.