Bill > AB2619

This bill requires data center operators to report their projected and actual water usage to their water suppliers and local governments when applying for or renewing business licenses, with penalties for false reporting under penalty of perjury. It defines "data center" and "water supplier" and categorizes data centers by size and power consumption. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Water Resources and the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission develop guidelines and best practices by January 1, 2029, to promote efficient natural resource use in technology, including closed-loop systems and nonpotable water, and requires these departments to provide guidance to cities and counties for assessing data center water impacts. Furthermore, it integrates data center demand into existing urban water management planning processes, specifically requiring it to be included in annual water supply and demand assessments and water shortage contingency plans prepared by urban water suppliers, which are entities that provide water for municipal purposes. The bill also clarifies that these new requirements apply to all cities, including charter cities, and states that no reimbursement is required for local agencies.

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