NC House lawmakers fast-track data center regulation bill

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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North Carolina House lawmakers are moving quickly to pass a bill placing restrictions and regulations on data centers, mandating more nuclear power, and speeding up the permitting process for new plants.

Reps. Matthew Winslow (R-Franklin) and Dean Arp (R-Union) unveiled the rewritten Senate Bill 730, now titled the “Ratepayer Protection Act,” at the end of last month, shortly before the legislature took their Memorial Day break.

With the General Assembly back in session, …

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