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A 100492025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Establishes a grid modernization surcharge

Introduced Jan 30, 2026Paula Kay (D-NY)6 cosponsors

Summary

Requires the public service commission establish a grid modernization surcharge imposed on utilities for the energy use of data centers and high-intensity data centers which meet a specified threshold of electricity or information-technology load; establishes the grid modernization fund to finance investments in system reliability, capacity expansion, and integration of clean energy resources.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 30, 2026

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