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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation on September 23, 2026, requiring data center operators to disclose information about their electricity and water usage. This move aims to address community concerns regarding the impact of data centers on local resources as their presence grows across the United States.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation on September 23, 2026, requiring data center operators to disclose information about their electricity and water usage. This move aims to address community concerns regarding the impact of data centers on local resources as their presence grows across the United States.
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Data centers are black boxes, but California wants to change that
California Implements New Disclosure Rules for Data Centers