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A Flatwater Free Press newsletter previews a story about proposed Nebraska legislation that could require data center operators to disclose their annual water and energy use. The newsletter does not identify a specific data center project or company.
Flatwater Free Press previews climate reporter Anila Yoganathan’s coverage of Nebraska data centers and their water consumption. The newsletter says current state rules do not provide a clear way to determine how much water or energy a data center uses unless its owner voluntarily discloses the information.
Proposed state legislation could require data center companies to report their annual water use, increasing transparency around the facilities’ resource consumption. The newsletter does not name a specific operator, facility, or legislative measure.