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HB 2150

An Act providing for annual reporting of energy consumption and water consumption by data centers; and imposing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 30 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania requires data centers to annually report energy and water consumption with penalties for non-compliance to increase transparency on resource use.

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy
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Bill Summary · HB 2150

Legislative bill overview

HB 2150 requires data centers operating in Pennsylvania to submit annual reports detailing their energy and water consumption to state authorities. The bill establishes a reporting framework and includes penalties for non-compliance or failure to submit accurate data.

Why is this important

Data centers consume enormous quantities of electricity and water, raising concerns about infrastructure strain, environmental impact, and operational sustainability in regions where they concentrate. This transparency measure would give policymakers and the public visibility into resource consumption patterns, enabling informed decisions about data center expansion, environmental regulation, and resource planning.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Data centers may argue that mandatory annual reporting creates administrative costs and competitive disadvantages, particularly for smaller operators
  • Penalty structure uncertainty: The bill's penalty amounts and enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the summary, leaving questions about proportionality and deterrent effectiveness
  • Competitive concerns: Requiring disclosure of consumption data could expose proprietary operational information that companies consider confidential and competitively sensitive
  • Scope ambiguity: The definition of "data center" and whether it applies to all facilities or only those above certain size thresholds remains unclear

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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