Washington HB2515 regulates emerging large energy use facilities, focusing on data centers and cryptocurrency facilities.

Washington HB2515 establishes regulations for emerging large energy use facilities, primarily data centers and cryptocurrency facilities. The bill mandates these facilities to submit sustainability reports detailing energy, water, and computing performance. It requires electric utilities to develop tariffs or contracts for these facilities, ensuring they do not adversely affect other ratepayers. The bill also sets reporting standards for these facilities, including annual energy and water consumption reports.

Washington HB2515 regulates emerging large energy use facilities, focusing on data centers and cryptocurrency facilities.

Washington HB2515 establishes regulations for emerging large energy use facilities, primarily data centers and cryptocurrency facilities. The bill mandates these facilities to submit sustainability reports detailing energy, water, and computing performance. It requires electric utilities to develop tariffs or contracts for these facilities, ensuring they do not adversely affect other ratepayers. The bill also sets reporting standards for these facilities, including annual energy and water consumption reports.