Minnesota HF4888 establishes a moratorium on new data centers and mandates a report from the Public Utility Commission.

Minnesota HF4888 establishes a moratorium on new data centers, prohibiting the state or local governments from issuing permits until a year after the Public Utility Commission submits a comprehensive report. The report must assess various scenarios for data center development, considering factors such as energy and water usage, economic impacts, and impacts on residential areas and tribal lands. The commission must also consult with Minnesota Tribal governments and ensure the report is free from conflicts of interest.

Minnesota HF4888 establishes a moratorium on new data centers and mandates a report from the Public Utility Commission.

Minnesota HF4888 establishes a moratorium on new data centers, prohibiting the state or local governments from issuing permits until a year after the Public Utility Commission submits a comprehensive report. The report must assess various scenarios for data center development, considering factors such as energy and water usage, economic impacts, and impacts on residential areas and tribal lands. The commission must also consult with Minnesota Tribal governments and ensure the report is free from conflicts of interest.