Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy

By: Olivia Worcester

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: December 30, 2025

Words: 1,465

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago


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Rep. Patty Acomb. Photo by Sarah Whiting

When the Minnesota legislature convened in June 2025 for a special session, one of the bills introduced was House File 16 (HF16), about regulations for hyperscale data centers. HF16 modified tax exemptions, adjusted environmental and energy regulatory requirements, and authorized a clean energy and capacity tariff.

Both Republican and Democratic legislators have expressed …

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