A bill for an act relating to water and energy use for data centers, including reporting and tariff requirements, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

The legislation forces owners of Iowa data centers to file regular water‑ and energy‑consumption reports, including efficiency calculations, with state agencies. It also orders the public utilities commission to set a distinct tariff schedule for data centers and prohibits new construction or expansion until that tariff is filed. The goal is to increase transparency and ensure utilities charge data centers fairly.

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