California lawmakers seek more transparency on data center water use
As artificial intelligence fuels a new wave of data center development across California, lawmakers are grappling with how to support the growing industry while protecting the state’s limited water supplies. Two bills moving through the Legislature would give state and local officials a more complete picture of data centers’ water demands. AB 2469 would require developers to disclose projected water use before local governments approve new facilities, while AB 2619 would require operators to report actual water use annually once the facilities open.
Other data center water use news:
- Cowboy State Daily (Cheyenne, Wyo.): On second thought, no press conference on Cheyenne Meta data center contamination
- Cowboy State Daily (Cheyenne, Wyo.): Why Microsoft can skip state review for 3,500 more data center acres in Cheyenne
- Fast Company: Blog: The data center backlash is spreading across the country
