California Mandates That AI Data Centers Fund Power And Water Upgrades

By Emma Roth · The Verge · 2026-09-21

Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved seven pieces of legislation aimed at shifting the financial burden of infrastructure expansion from taxpayers to tech firms. The Verge reports that these new laws force facilities to cover the costs of reinforcing local electrical grids and

Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved seven pieces of legislation aimed at shifting the financial burden of infrastructure expansion from taxpayers to tech firms. The Verge reports that these new laws force facilities to cover the costs of reinforcing local electrical grids and