Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.

Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility. Provides that, prior to any approval of a rezoning application, special exception application, or special use permit for the siting of a new high energy use facility (HEUF), as defined in the bill, a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary. The bill also allows a loc…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

• Low-income / working-classindirectMinor impactLow certainty

  Potential negative impact on housing values or quality of life in areas where HEUFs are sited, which may disproportionately affect low-income residents who have less mobility.

  “a locality shall require that an applicant perform and submit a site assessment to examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary.”· Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility.

• Student / education borrowerindirectMinor impactHigh certainty

  Potential negative impact on the learning environment due to noise from high energy use facilities sited near schools.

  “examine the sound profile of the HEUF on residential units and schools located within 500 feet of the HEUF property boundary.”· Siting of data centers; site assessment; high energy use facility.