Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 requires data center operators to report energy and water use to states and federal agencies.
The Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 mandates data center operators to submit annual reports on energy and water use to states and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture. These reports must include details on total energy and water use, sources, and projected use for the next five years. States can establish programs to collect this data, enforce compliance, and assess fees to support data collection.
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