Missouri HB2239 establishes environmental accountability standards for AI-optimized data centers with a capacity of 100 megawatts or more.

Missouri HB2239, known as the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Environmental Accountability Act, mandates environmental accountability for AI-optimized data centers with a capacity of 100 megawatts or greater. The law requires these facilities to implement closed-loop water cooling systems or alternative verified systems to minimize water withdrawal and discharge. Operators must submit annual environmental and health reports detailing metrics such as water use, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management.

Missouri HB2239 establishes environmental accountability standards for AI-optimized data centers with a capacity of 100 megawatts or more.

Missouri HB2239, known as the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Environmental Accountability Act, mandates environmental accountability for AI-optimized data centers with a capacity of 100 megawatts or greater. The law requires these facilities to implement closed-loop water cooling systems or alternative verified systems to minimize water withdrawal and discharge. Operators must submit annual environmental and health reports detailing metrics such as water use, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste management.