H5484

Energy Affordability Act

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

Energy Affordability Act mandates decommissioning plans for commercial data centers and sales tax exemptions for certain computer equipment.

The Energy Affordability Act requires commercial data centers to submit decommissioning plans and financial assurance instruments to the Department of Environmental Services. It also provides sales tax exemptions for computer equipment used in technology-intensive facilities, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, the act mandates that electrical utilities offer discounted rates to low-income households, subject to Public Service Commission approval.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Apr 1

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 1

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry