HB 1038: allow the Public Utilities Commission to assess actual costs to data centers that are customers of public utilities.
HB 1038 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579 (updated Mar 30, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialData centers use a huge amount of electricity. This bill would make sure these companies pay the full cost for the equipment and power lines they need, rather than passing those costs on to regular families. It is currently being debated in the House.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- none identified
Risks
- none identified
Economy
Benefits
- Protects residential ratepayers from cost-shifting
- Ensures utilities recover specific infrastructure costs
Risks
- Increases overhead for high-consumption data centers
- Potential to deter data center development in the state
Society
Benefits
- Helps stabilize household energy costs
- Prevents private industry subsidies via utility rates
Risks
- none identified
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