Bill proposes data center regulations, ratepayer safeguards

Bill proposes data center regulations, ratepayer safeguards

A new House proposal would impose new limits on large data centers in North Carolina while adding ratepayer protections aimed at shielding residents and businesses from higher utility costs. State Reps. Matthew Winslow, R-Franklin; Dean Arp, R-Union; and Kyle Hall, R-Forsyth, announced Wednesday the introduction of a proposed House committee substitute to Senate Bill 730, re-titling the measure the “Ratepayer Protection Act.” “Data centers bring…

Good News Friday: The bipartisan effort to regulate data centers in NC

“Oh, how I wish that it would rain.” The Temptations have been on my mind lately as North Carolina has experienced historically severe drought throughout the state. Here in Charlotte, mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions took effect on May 15, placing limits on lawn irrigation, vehicle washing, and other discretionary outdoor water uses.  But this is Good News Friday, so what’s with all the drought talk?! Well, as I write this column on Thursday…