No. CS/CS/HB 1007
Filed under AI & Technology.
Data Centers; Prohibits agency from entering into nondisclosure agreement or other contract that restricts agency from disclosing certain information to public; specifies that local governments maintain authority to exercise power & responsibility over comprehensive planning & land development regulations related to large load customers; prohibits large load customer from being considered electric substation; requires applicants for construction permits for certain new data center in specified areas to demonstrate that operation of data center will comply with certain provisions & submit specified study in support of such application; requires PSC to develop minimum tariff & service requirements for large load customers; prohibits governing board of water management district or DEP from issuing permit for consumptive use of water to large-scale data center; requires governing board or DEP to require use of reclaimed water for large-scale data center applicant's allocation when certain requirements are met.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDState agencies may not sign contracts that keep data center details secret from the public. Violations are void and carry a $1,000 civil fine.
Local governments keep full authority to regulate data centers through zoning and land use rules. Data centers cannot be treated as electric substations to bypass local planning.
Data centers within 5 miles of homes or schools must submit an independent noise study to get a construction permit. Local governments can waive this requirement by unanimous vote.
Public utilities must create tariffs ensuring large data centers pay their full service costs. Utilities are prohibited from serving data centers owned by foreign countries of concern.
AIState and local agencies are legally barred from signing contracts that keep data center development details secret from the public.
AILocal governments retain full zoning power over data centers, which must submit independent noise studies if located within 5 miles of homes or schools.
AIElectric utilities must charge large data centers for their full infrastructure costs and are prohibited from serving entities owned by foreign countries of concern.
AIData centers using over 100,000 gallons daily must use reclaimed water when available and must hold public hearings for their water permits.