We’re inviting SCPN members to share their concerns, questions, and ideas around state-level data center policy, following a 15-minute introductory presentation on existing state approaches to data center regulation.

The Problem: As our economy and infrastructure becomes increasingly electrified and interconnected, we need data centers to store, process, and manage large amounts of data. While these energy-intensive facilities can support economic development, they also pose significant challenges for states related to ensuring energy affordability, decreasing fossil fuel dependency, ensuring grid reliability, and conserving local land and water resources. It’s important for state policymakers and advocates to consider how they can ensure the rise in data centers fits within their larger energy and economic goals.

In this participatory event, we will discuss state-level data center policy trends, but we also want to hear from you. First we’ll review how states are approaching legislation and regulation around data centers, and then we’ll ask you to share your policy concerns, questions, and ideas on how to address this emerging industry.