HB 824

Department of Energy; energy generation and storage by data centers; work group; report. Directs the Department of Energy to convene a work group to study the cost and feasibility of (i) energy generation by data centers, (ii) the use of such energy generation to serve as backup or primary generation for data centers, and (iii) the use of energy storage resources by data centers in the Commonwealth. The work group shall also examine the potential for partnerships with public universities to support the development of advanced energy technologies. The work group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by September 1, 2026.