Newsom signs seven bills to regulate California data centers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59 · Archive

California's governor has signed seven bills to regulate the state's data center industry, including oversight of electricity costs and water consumption.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bills into law on Monday, bringing new regulation to California's growing data center industry. The legislation will increase oversight of the sector's electricity costs and track its water consumption.

How it is being reported

• Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industryGov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.CalMatters · 21 Sept, 19:41
• Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inactionCalifornia’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.Los Angeles Times · 21 Sept, 17:31

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