Pennsylvania HB2150 mandates annual reporting of energy and water consumption by data centers and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
HB2150, known as the Data Center Energy and Water Reporting Act, requires data centers in Pennsylvania to submit annual reports detailing their energy and water consumption to the Department of Environmental Protection. The report must include total consumption, energy usage during peak hours, water consumption, and measures taken to improve efficiency and reduce consumption. The Department, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, will publish an annual report on consumption trends and environmental impacts.
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