California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use
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TL;DR
- California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills regulating AI data centers.
- Data centers will be required to pay for upgrades to local energy grids and water systems.
- The California Public Utilities Commission will create a new rate classification for data centers.
- Data centers must disclose estimated water use, energy efficiency, and drought planning information.
- New data centers must meet energy, water, and fuel consumption requirements for streamlined approval.