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Committee sends data‑center reporting bill forward amid water and grid concerns
Senate Environment and Energy Committee · February 12, 2026
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Summary
S3379, requiring semiannual water and energy usage reports from data-center owners to the BPU, was released after testimony from environmental groups warning about water withdrawals, grid strain, and land-use impacts; industry offered mixed reactions.
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee released S3379, which would require data-center owners and operators to submit semiannual reports on water and energy usage to the Board of Public Utilities.
Sponsor Senator Ruiz and environmental witnesses described the data-center…
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