Public utilities; defining terms; stating applicability to high-demand facilities with certain electricity requirements; emergency.

Summary

The bill applies to any facility that draws 50 MW or more of electricity after July 1 2026, including new or expanding data centers, cryptocurrency mining, AI computing, and battery storage. It prohibits taxpayer‑funded incentives, requires the facilities to cover all electric upgrades, meet water‑use limits, and provide financial guarantees for decommissioning, while allowing local governments to block such projects. The goal is to protect ratepayers, conserve water, and prevent foreign or agricultural‑land ownership of these large power users.

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