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Support New York State Assembly Bill A10141A to Protect Ratepayers, Safeguard Electric Grid Reliability and Ensure Responsible Data Center Development
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY CATHERINE SCOTT, CHAIR OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, AND NADIA RAJSZ CHAIR OF THE LEGISLATURE URGING THE ENACTMENT OF NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY BILL A10141A TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS, SAFEGUARD ELECTRIC GRID RELIABILITY, AND ENSURE RESPONSIBLE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Sullivan County recognizes the growing importance of digital infrastructure to the modern economy while also acknowledging the need for responsible planning and oversight of large-scale energy consumers; and
WHEREAS, the rapid expansion of data centers throughout the United States has resulted in unprecedented increases in electricity demand, placing significant pressure on electric generation resources, transmission systems, and utility infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, according to estimates from the International Energy Agency, data centers consumed approximately 183 terawatt-hours of electricity in the United States in 2024-more than four percent of all electricity used nationwide-with demand projected to more than double by 2030; and
WHEREAS, large-scale data centers may consume electricity at levels equivalent to those used by tens of thousands of households and businesses, potentially contributing to higher energy costs for residents, local governments, schools, healthcare facilities, farms, and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, New York State ratepayers should not be required to subsidize infrastruct...
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