AB 1577: Data centers: reporting.

<p>This bill introduces requirements for data center owners in California to report specific information to the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission). The reported details include location, size, power usage effectiveness, and fuel consumption. Starting from the 2029 edition of the integrated energy policy report, the commission must assess electrical load trends for data centers and publish anonymized aggregated reports online.</p> <p>The bill also mandates that developers applying for permits or entitlements for new data center construction submit expected annual energy and water consumption figures to local agencies. Local agencies can use this information for planning purposes but are prohibited from disclosing identifiable customer data.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program by placing duties on local agenc…