Data Center Siting Act regulates data center operations in South Carolina, requiring infrastructure assessments, environmental reviews, and.
The Data Center Siting Act establishes regulations for data center operations in South Carolina. It mandates that data centers undergo infrastructure adequacy assessments and comprehensive environmental reviews before commencing operations. The act requires data centers to comply with operational efficiency standards, including water and energy efficiency, and to implement measures to minimize noise, vibration, and light impacts. The Public Service Commission oversees the certification process, enforces compliance, and establishes rate agreements for utilities serving data centers.
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