Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements.

The bill, known as the New York State Sustainable Data Centers Act, aims to regulate energy consumption by data centers, requiring them to set efficiency goals and report annually. It mandates data center operators to disclose information about energy usage, water pollution, and waste heat. The bill also prohibits economic incentives in power purchase agreements involving fossil fuels. It ensures public engagement through required public hearings and disclosure of data center reports.

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements.

The bill, known as the New York State Sustainable Data Centers Act, aims to regulate energy consumption by data centers, requiring them to set efficiency goals and report annually. It mandates data center operators to disclose information about energy usage, water pollution, and waste heat. The bill also prohibits economic incentives in power purchase agreements involving fossil fuels. It ensures public engagement through required public hearings and disclosure of data center reports.