# Data centers are black boxes, but California wants to change that

https://mins.news/en/item/71120

- The Verge, 2026-09-23 18:22 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/999412/data-center-water-electricity-disclosure-bills

> California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills requiring data centers to disclose some electricity and water use beginning next year and undergo environmental review. The measures would also create separate power rates, make operators cover related infrastructure upgrades, and encourage greater use of renewable energy.

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