California data centers face new rules on electricity costs and water use

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2

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First reported

22 September 2026

Latest report

25 September 2026

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◆ Where

United States

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1. 22 September 2026California data centers face new rules on electricity costs and water useabc10.com
2. 25 September 2026California Signs Sweeping Data Center Energy Lawsballardspahr.com

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2 reports · 2 domains

• California Signs Sweeping Data Center Energy Lawsballardspahr.com · 25 September 2026
• California data centers face new rules on electricity costs and water useabc10.com · 22 September 2026