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SC S0867
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Davis
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AI Summary
- Creates the Data Center Development Office within the Department of Environmental Services to serve as a single point of contact for data center siting permits and regulatory coordination
- Establishes three tiers of data centers based on electrical load: Tier 1 (1-10 MW) with 60-day expedited review, Tier 2 (11-50 MW) with 90-day standard review, and Tier 3 (over 50 MW) with 120-day comprehensive review
- Sets water efficiency standards requiring Water Use Effectiveness (WUE) not exceeding 2.0 liters/kWh for Tier 1 and 2 facilities, and 1.5 liters/kWh for Tier 3 facilities
- Provides tax credits for data centers locating on brownfield sites: 25% of remediation costs (up to $5 million) plus 2% investment credit (up to $10 million), with a statewide cap of $50 million annually
- Requires data centers to submit decommissioning plans and financial assurances, and mandates annual reporting on water consumption and operational efficiency to the office
Legislative Description
Data Center Development
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/29/2026
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