HB 4983: Authorizing the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center
HB 4983 status: Introduced — Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialHere is the plain English version: **The House is currently looking at a bill that would let the Department of Commerce create official rules for approving two things: small, local power systems (called "microgrids") and large data centers.**
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Provides a regulatory pathway for local microgrid integration
Risks
- Rule criteria for environmental compliance are not yet defined
Economy
Benefits
- Streamlines certification for high-impact data center investments
- Encourages local energy stability via microgrid development
Risks
- Potential for uneven industry standards during rulemaking
Society
Benefits
- No direct social impact identified
Risks
- No direct social impact identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Rulemaking processes may prioritize corporate efficiency over public energy equity
Analysis based only on limited legislative abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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