Data Centers: Off-Grid Power and Water Requirements
To require that new and existing data centers use off-grid power and water supplies, and for other purposes.
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce received this bill on July 20, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can proceed further.
This bill faces heavy opposition from the tech industry because it requires massive infrastructure changes in a very short amount of time.
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Building new on-site power plants and water systems at every qualifying data center could create additional construction and skilled trade work in the near term, benefiting union electricians, pipefitters, and construction workers hired for these projects. This is a temporary boost tied to a compliance-driven building wave rather than a permanent change in employment.
“a captive power plant, on-site power generation, or some other source or combination of sources separate from, and not deriving power from, the electric grid”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Official Title
To require that new and existing data centers use off-grid power and water supplies, and for other purposes.
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