FAIR Data Act Fair Allocation of Infrastructure Responsibility...
To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard prohibiting the recovery of costs associated with data centers by certain electric utilities, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the FAIR Data Act, proposes to change how electric utilities can recover costs related to data centers. Specifically, it aims to prevent certain electric utilities from recovering these costs. This could impact both utilities and consumers by potentially affecting how much utilities charge for electricity.
The bill would mainly affect electric utilities that have data centers and their customers. If passed, utilities might have to find new ways to cover their costs, which could lead to changes in electricity prices for consumers. The changes could either increase or decrease costs, depending on how utilities adapt to the new rules.
The bill was introduced on July 13, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the committee will now review the bill and may hold hearings to gather more information and opinions.
