Data Center Community Impact Act mandates a study on data centers' effects on communities of color and low-income areas.
The Data Center Community Impact Act requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of data centers on communities of color and low-income communities. The study will assess the effects on water and energy consumption, air quality, soil and land-use practices, electric grid, wastewater systems, job creation, and displacement. The report will include recommendations for federal coordination and best practices for states and local governments to mitigate potential harms.
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