H638

Equit. Escalation of Electricity Demand Act

Introduced·4/1/25

North Carolina H638 aims to ensure new data centers and electric vehicles cover their electricity demand costs.

North Carolina H638, the Equitable Escalation of Electricity Demand Act, mandates that new data centers and electric vehicle charging stations cover the costs of additional electricity demand they generate. The act defines dispatchable power as electricity readily available on demand, with a performance standard of at least 80%. New data centers must either contract with utilities to build dispatchable power or submit their own plans to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy and Public Utilities Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Apr 2, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 2, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 1, 2025

House

Filed