This bill introduces new regulations for electric and gas utilities providing service to data centers in Alaska. It mandates that any costs incurred by utilities specifically for serving a data center cannot be included in their rates unless those rates are designed to recover those costs solely from the data center. Additionally, utilities must enter into contracts with data centers that outline the terms of service, including cost assignments for infrastructure and a backup power plan that prioritizes renewable energy. The bill also requires municipalities to establish community benefit agreements with data centers before construction begins, addressing local needs and concerns.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that data centers must submit an end-of-life decommissioning and recycling plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation, detailing how they will dismantle and remove equipment responsibly when no longer in use. The legislation includes specific thresholds for data centers regarding energy consumption, exempting smaller facilities from these requirements. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that data centers operate sustainably while protecting the interests of local communities and utility customers.

Statutes affected:
SB0250A, AM SB 250, introduced 02/18/2026: 42.05.381, 42.05.435, 42.05.371, 44.83.720, 46.03.125, 29.71.800