Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 requires data centers to report energy and water use to states and federal agencies.
The Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026 mandates data centers to submit annual reports on energy and water use to states and federal agencies. These reports must include details on energy and water consumption, sources, and projected use for the next five years. States can enforce compliance and collect fees to support data collection. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture will publish an annual public report summarizing the data.
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