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This bill requires any new data center, defined as a facility primarily used for processing, storing, or transmitting data that receives its certificate of occupancy after July 1, 2027, to operate as a "hybrid power data center." A hybrid power data center is defined by various configurations that incorporate renewable energy sources, such as solar power (either on-site or off-site), renewable grid electricity, or other low-carbon energy sources like hydrogen or natural gas, often combined with energy storage systems or the ability to operate independently from the utility grid. Before beginning operations, these new data centers must provide documentation to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to prove their compliance with these requirements. The Attorney General is authorized to take legal action, including seeking civil penalties or injunctions, on behalf of the PSC if a data center is found to be non-compliant. The PSC is also empowered to create and publish necessary rules and regulations to implement this new law.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73252