Florida Senate Committee Advances Data Center Regulation Bills
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries unanimously advanced bills aimed at requiring the Public Service Commission to set minimum rate requirements to shield utility customers from rising costs associated with data center energy consumption. Concerns were voiced regarding potential obstacles for new data center developments, while a developer of a large facility in DeSoto County sought exemptions for self-powered operations.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:23 AM