Michigan HB6138 regulates data center water usage, requiring closed-loop cooling systems or municipal water sources.

Michigan HB6138, known as the "data center water regulation act," mandates that data centers in Michigan must use a closed-loop cooling system or only municipal water sources. A data center is defined as a facility designed for housing data center equipment. Violators face civil fines up to $1,000,000 per day. The act also allows the Michigan Public Service Commission to create rules for implementation. The act will only take effect if other specified bills are enacted.

Michigan HB6138 regulates data center water usage, requiring closed-loop cooling systems or municipal water sources.

Michigan HB6138, known as the "data center water regulation act," mandates that data centers in Michigan must use a closed-loop cooling system or only municipal water sources. A data center is defined as a facility designed for housing data center equipment. Violators face civil fines up to $1,000,000 per day. The act also allows the Michigan Public Service Commission to create rules for implementation. The act will only take effect if other specified bills are enacted.