Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California's burgeoning data center sector faces new regulatory frameworks as Governor Newsom enacts comprehensive legislation targeting environmental sustainability. The seven-bill package addresses critical infrastructure challenges by implementing stricter electricity consumption standards and mandatory water usage monitoring systems. This regulatory initiative marks a significant shift in state policy toward sustainable tech expansion, while highlighting federal policy gaps and divergent approaches to managing rapid digital infrastructure growth in competitive tech markets.
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