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NY-A09136 — Requires new data centers to incorporate thermal energy networks

Requires the owner or operator of a new data center to submit to the Public Service Commission a thermal energy network feasibility assessment that identifies potential off-site thermal loads within one mile of the facility; requires that new data centers be designed, constructed, and operated to capture and reuse waste heat generated by computing equipment through a thermal energy network.

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Legal stateIntroduced / in committeeA bill is not law unless the source record shows enactment.
JurisdictionNew YorkState-source record
Latest recorded action2026-01-07REFERRED TO ENERGY
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PA-SB 1408Pennsylvania · Introduced / in committeeAn Act providing for data center transparency; prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers; providing for data centers and public input; prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General and for energy and water reporting.EnergyNJ-S4659New Jersey · Introduced / in committeeRequires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.Related tracked evidencePA-SB1345Pennsylvania · Introduced / in committeeAn Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in zoning, providing for optional temporary moratorium on acceptance or consideration of new applications for high impact data centers.Related tracked evidenceMI-HB 6389Michigan · Introduced / in committeeBusinesses: other; Michigan major digital infrastructure act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6390'26Related tracked evidence
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Requires new data centers to incorporate thermal energy networks

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explicitly concerns: Theme named in the title or stored summaryclassified under: Fixed-vocabulary topic classificationclassified under: Fixed-vocabulary topic classificationapplies in: Jurisdiction recorded for this source typedocumented by: Original source URL stored with the policy recordsponsored: Named sponsor in the tracked public recordmember of family: exact title companionPolicy recordNY-A09136Requires new data centers t…NY-A09136: Requires new data centers to incorporate thermal energy networksPolicy themeEnergyExplicit record textEnergy: Explicit record textPolicy themeCertification & Standa…AI-assisted policy themeCertification & Standards: AI-assisted policy themePolicy themeSiting & Land UseAI-assisted policy themeSiting & Land Use: AI-assisted policy themeJurisdictionNew YorkState policy jurisdictionNew York: State policy jurisdictionOriginal sourceStateOriginal public sourceState: Original public sourceDocumented actorMichaelle C. SolagespersonMichaelle C. Solages: personPolicy familyRequires new data cent…NYRequires new data centers to incorporate thermal energy networks: NY

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