Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities; directs the public service commission to establish a data center surcharge and discount plan.

Summary

This New York bill regulates data centers' energy consumption and environmental impact through several measures. It requires data centers to annually disclose their energy usage, prohibits utility companies from offering financial incentives for fossil fuel power purchase agreements with data centers, and directs the state's public service commission to create a surcharge and discount program for data center electricity rates. These requirements aim to promote energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the data center industry.