California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects.

Summary

The bill removes categorical exemptions for data‑center projects under CEQA, requiring full environmental review and allowing the governor to label qualifying projects as environmental leadership development projects. It also tasks the Energy Commission with creating statewide standards, reporting, and enforcement for those projects. The goal is to manage the rapid growth in data‑center electricity and water use while protecting California’s climate and water resources.

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