California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs seven bills aimed at regulating data centers, imposing new requirements on electricity costs, water use, and local oversight (Nichola Groom/Reuters)
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills designed to regulate the data center industry within the state. The legislation introduces new requirements regarding electricity costs, water usage, and local government oversight. These measures aim to address the environmental and infrastructural impacts of expanding data center operations.
- ▪Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills aimed at regulating data centers in California.
- ▪The new laws impose specific requirements on electricity costs for data center operators.
- ▪The legislation includes regulations concerning water use by data centers.
- ▪The bills establish new standards for local oversight of data center facilities.
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