Committee lays over bill to require data centers to help fund grid upgrades, set community protections

Apr 2, 2025

House File 2928, carried by Chair Acom, was amended (A2) and laid over after testimony from utilities, state agencies, consumer advocates and data center industry representatives on how to protect ratepayers, water resources and Minnesota’s clean‑energy goals as the state considers more data center development.

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House File 2928, carried by Chair Acom, was amended (A2) and laid over for possible inclusion after a committee hearing that drew utilities, consumer advocates, state agencies and proponents and opponents from the data center industry.

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