Section 1813-B. Reporting requirements.
(a) Annual report.--Each data center operating in this Commonwealth shall submit an annual report to the department on the facility's energy consumption and water consumption for the preceding calendar year.
(b) Contents.--The report shall include the following:
(1) The name and address of the facility, including the nature or purpose of the facility.
(2) Total energy consumption for the previous calendar year, specified by month and the energy source consumed.
(3) The estimated average amount of energy usage per hour during the data center's peak load, measured in kilowatt-hours.
(4) Total water consumption for the previous calendar year, along with the maximum day demand, specified by month, water source and whether the consumption was intended for cooling or another application.
(5) Any measures undertaken in the previous calendar year to improve energy or water efficiency and reduce energy consumption or water consumption.
(6) Any measures undertaken to protect the environment and public from polluted water.
(7) Any measures undertaken to generate electricity on site or off site to reduce carbon emissions or impacts on the electric grid, including the specific energy source, and any potential future measures to generate electricity or other form of energy on site or off site.
(8) Any measures undertaken to recover waste heat to power the data center, or to recover waste heat for purposes relating to general building heating, cooling systems or coolant systems specifically for the capture of waste heat from processors.
(9) An estimation of the projected total energy and water demand for the following year, including a comparison of the previous year's total energy consumption and water consumption, if applicable.
(10) Any other information required by the department.
(c) Submission.--By July 1, 2027, and each July 1 thereafter, the annual report shall be submitted in a manner determined by the department.
(1813-B added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)