Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements.
New York A09086 establishes energy consumption efficiency goals for data centers, aligning with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. It mandates annual disclosure reports from data center operators, detailing energy consumption, water use, pollution, waste heat, and emissions. The bill also prohibits economic incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities. Noncompliance can result in fines. The Public Service Commission and the Attorney General are authorized to enforce these provisions.
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