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The Energy & Water Bill
Data centers must report energy and water use each year
Providing for annual reporting of energy consumption and water consumption by data centers; and imposing a penalty.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make data centers share how much energy and water they use, helping everyone know about their impact.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This is a chance to hold data centers accountable for their resource use. Knowing their consumption can help protect the environment and keep costs in check for everyone.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Data centers will have to report their energy and water use every year.
- If they do not report, they could face penalties.
- The bill is currently in the Senate after passing the House.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Gary Day (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Carl Metzgar (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Mark Gillen (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- John Lawrence (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Joseph Emrick (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Ryan Warner (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Brett Miller (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Martina White (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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