Minnesota SF3968 modifies data center regulations, including energy requirements, fees, and environmental reviews.

Minnesota SF3968 modifies data center provisions by establishing energy requirements, imposing a fee on data centers, and specifying environmental review processes. Data centers must generate or purchase carbon-free energy, with a requirement to use 65% carbon-free energy by December 31, 2030, and 100% by the same date. A fee is imposed on data centers based on their peak demand. The bill also mandates preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects and requires data centers to report energy consumption and water use to the commissioner of natural resources.

Minnesota SF3968 modifies data center regulations, including energy requirements, fees, and environmental reviews.

Minnesota SF3968 modifies data center provisions by establishing energy requirements, imposing a fee on data centers, and specifying environmental review processes. Data centers must generate or purchase carbon-free energy, with a requirement to use 65% carbon-free energy by December 31, 2030, and 100% by the same date. A fee is imposed on data centers based on their peak demand. The bill also mandates preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects and requires data centers to report energy consumption and water use to the commissioner of natural resources.