NC House advances bill to regulate data centers, require more nuclear power

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 686

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The North Carolina House voted 69-44 Wednesday to approve a bill setting regulations for data centers and encouraging the development of more nuclear power.

Republicans pushed a modified version of Senate Bill 730, now titled the “Ratepayer Protection Act,” through the House this week, quickly sending it to their colleagues in the upper chamber. The bill passed through two committees on Tuesday.

NC House panel advances data center restrictions

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