SB 400·KS·senate
Requiring data centers to use closed-loop cooling systems to mitigate water consumption.
FailedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Committee on Utilities
Latest Action
Died in Committee
Apr 10, 2026
Summary
The bill would bar data centers with a monthly electrical demand of 20 MW or more from using cooling systems that release water vapor into the atmosphere, requiring sealed, closed‑loop cooling instead. It authorizes the attorney general or local prosecutors to seek injunctions against any violations. The measure aims to cut on‑site water use by high‑capacity data facilities.
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