Data Center Resource Disclosure Act

Key Points

• This bill asks the Department of Commerce to start an annual survey of every data center in the country. It would track how much electricity and water these facilities use each year to keep their servers running and cool.
• Participation is voluntary for data center companies. However, the government would publish a list of which companies refused to share their data, along with an interactive map showing where the resources are being used.
• The public, including local utility boards and consumer groups, would have the chance to comment on the findings. This helps communities understand how large tech facilities might be affecting local power grids and water supplies.
• The government would use this information to write a report for Congress. This report would suggest new ways to regulate data centers and make their environmental impact more transparent to the public.

Impact Analysis

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