Idaho H0895 establishes limitations on water use for cooling data centers starting July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0895 amends Idaho Code to establish limitations on the consumptive use of water for cooling data centers that begin construction on or after July 1, 2026. The bill prohibits the use of water for cooling purposes as a consumptive use unless the water is supplied by a municipal, water district, or water and sewer district water system. The bill also outlines criteria for evaluating the impacts of such water use, including conflicts with the local public interest, contrary to water conservation, and adverse effects on the local economy.

Idaho H0895 establishes limitations on water use for cooling data centers starting July 1, 2026.

Idaho H0895 amends Idaho Code to establish limitations on the consumptive use of water for cooling data centers that begin construction on or after July 1, 2026. The bill prohibits the use of water for cooling purposes as a consumptive use unless the water is supplied by a municipal, water district, or water and sewer district water system. The bill also outlines criteria for evaluating the impacts of such water use, including conflicts with the local public interest, contrary to water conservation, and adverse effects on the local economy.