House energy committee moves to address data center water use
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will weigh in on legislation to address water use by data centers as public backlash against artificial intelligence facilities grows.
TL;DR
- The House Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing on the draft Water Cost Accountability Act.
- The act aims to ensure data center developers cover costs related to their water consumption and infrastructure.
- Public concern is rising over data centers' strain on local resources, including water and electricity.
- U.S. data center water consumption has grown significantly, with projections indicating further increases.
- The bill is similar to the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which addresses energy costs for data centers.