Data centers and cryptocurrency miners would have to conform to Oregon’s new clean energy goals under a bill before the Legislature, which would levy hefty penalties and withhold tax breaks for companies that fail to comply.“We’re in a climate emergency. We have to act. And big data centers that are using an excessive amount of energy really need to be on board,” said Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, one of three sponsors of House Bill 2816. She said it would hold data centers to the same standards Oregon set for big private utilities two years ago.
Bill would require data centers, crypto miners to meet Oregon’s clean energy targets
