Crypto mining and large data centers would face new rules and fees for high energy emissions.
This bill would require large data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities to report their electricity use and sources. It would also set emissions standards for the electricity they consume, charging fees to facilities and electric utilities if these standards are not met. The money collected from these fees would help lower residential electricity costs and fund new clean energy projects.
Currently, there are no federal requirements for large data centers or cryptocurrency mining facilities to report detailed energy consumption or emissions. There are also no federal fees based on the greenhouse gas intensity of their electricity use. This bill would create these reporting requirements and fees. The goal is to reduce emissions from these energy-intensive operations and use the collected funds to support clean energy and lower residential electricity costs.
HR 6179 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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