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HR 6179119th CongressIn Committee
Clean Cloud Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-Tennessee)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Clean Cloud Act of 2025 amends the Clean Air Act to regulate electricity consumption and emissions of data centers and cryptocurrency‑mining facilities. It requires annual data collection, establishes emissions performance standards, imposes fees on utilities and facilities based on emissions intensity, and directs the use of fee proceeds toward clean‑energy initiatives.
Key Points
- 1Covered facilities defined as data centers or crypto‑mining sites with >100 kW installed power.
- 2Annual reporting of location, ownership, consumption, and energy source mix for each facility and utility.
- 3Baseline emissions intensity set for each region, with a 0 tCO₂e/kWh target by 2035.
- 4Fees imposed on utilities and facilities for emissions above the baseline, with annual adjustments.
- 5Fee proceeds earmarked for consumer‑energy‑cost offsets, clean‑firm grants, and program administration.
- 6Applicability extends to leased facilities and zero‑carbon‑powered sites.
Impact Areas
Data center and crypto‑mining operatorsElectric utilities and grid operatorsConsumers of electricityEnvironmental regulators (EPA, EIA, Energy Dept.)State and local governmentsIndustry stakeholders in clean‑energy and storage
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