To direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop best practices for measuring data center energy use, study data availability for the purpose of improving energy demand forecasting capabilities, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Develops guidelines for measuring energy use in data centers and studies data availability to improve energy demand forecasting. Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create these best practices.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects data center operators and energy forecasters by providing them with standardized methods for measuring energy use and improving energy demand predictions. It may also impact the broader technology industry and energy consumers by potentially leading to more efficient energy use and planning.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Bill Details
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