Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026
To require data center operators to submit to States or the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture reports on data center energy and water use, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9825, would require data center operators to provide detailed reports on their energy and water usage to state governments, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Departments of Energy and Agriculture. The aim is to improve transparency and understanding of how data centers impact the environment.
This bill would affect data center operators, which are companies that manage and maintain large computer systems. These operators would need to report their energy and water consumption to relevant authorities, allowing for better monitoring and regulation of environmental impacts.
HB9825 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day. This is the first step in the legislative process, where the bill will be reviewed, potentially amended, and then voted on by committee members before moving to the House floor.
