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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells ODOE to study data center power usage and give a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the State Department of Energy to study data center power usage. Directs the de- partment to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) to conduct a comprehensive study on data center power usage, with the goal of understanding energy consumption patterns and potential efficiency improvements. The department is required to prepare a report, which may include legislative recommendations, to be submitted to the interim legislative committees focused on energy by September 15, 2026. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal the study requirement on January 2, 2027, meaning the study is a time-limited initiative. By mandating this research, the bill aims to gather important information about the energy consumption of data centers, which are large facilities housing computer systems and associated components like telecommunications and storage systems. The report will likely help policymakers better understand the energy landscape of these critical technological infrastructure facilities and potentially inform future energy policy decisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Energy and Environment. (on 01/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB553 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB553 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/84750 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB553/Introduced |
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