North Carolina H1002 prohibits passing grid or energy costs for data centers to rate payers and establishes a Special Commission for Data Center.

North Carolina H1002 prohibits public utilities from passing on costs related to commercial data centers to rate payers. The bill defines a commercial data center as a facility with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or greater. The legislation also establishes a Special Commission for Data Center Planning, composed of 14 members appointed by various state officials. The Commission will review existing electric grid and energy supply, make recommendations for data center locations, and propose legislation and budget recommendations.

North Carolina H1002 prohibits passing grid or energy costs for data centers to rate payers and establishes a Special Commission for Data Center.

North Carolina H1002 prohibits public utilities from passing on costs related to commercial data centers to rate payers. The bill defines a commercial data center as a facility with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or greater. The legislation also establishes a Special Commission for Data Center Planning, composed of 14 members appointed by various state officials. The Commission will review existing electric grid and energy supply, make recommendations for data center locations, and propose legislation and budget recommendations.