What has Washington done about data center energy?

1 recorded action as of September 10, 2026: HB 2515 (2026) (passed one chamber, 2026). Each record below links the official source.

Washington data center energy laws: 1 recorded action

HB 2515 (2026): Addressing Emerging Large Energy Use Facilitiespassed one chamber, 2026
Passed the House 51 to 41 in the 2026 session but died in the Senate; would have required utilities to file tariffs and policies ensuring that data centers using over 20 MW do not shift disproportionate costs onto other utility customers, with provisions addressing emergency curtailment and reliability treatment.
Binds: Washington utilities and data centers using over 20 MW. Verified September 10, 2026 against the official source.

What has Washington done about data center energy?: 1 recorded action as of September 10, 2026: HB 2515 (2026) (passed one chamber, 2026). Each record below links the official source.

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