New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6394 — Relates to the regulation of energy consumption by data centers

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill regulates energy use by data centers and requires reporting on their consumption.

This legislation aims to control the energy consumption of data centers. It mandates annual reporting on their energy use and prohibits certain fossil fuel incentives.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means stricter regulations on energy consumption that may lead to reduced environmental impact from data centers.

Summary

Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 6394B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  3. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

  4. PRINT NUMBER 6394A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  6. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

  7. REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does S6394 do?
Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.
Who sponsors S6394?
S6394 is sponsored by Kristen Gonzalez.
What is the current status of S6394?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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