Clean Cloud Act of 2025

The Clean Cloud Act of 2025 requires data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities with more than 100 kilowatts of power to annually report their energy consumption and sources to the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill establishes regional greenhouse gas emissions baselines that decrease by 11% each year from 2026 through 2034, with fees assessed on facilities and utilities when their energy use exceeds these baselines. Fees start at $20 per kilowatt-hour above the baseline in 2026, increasing annually with inflation, and funds collected will support program administration, lower residential energy costs, and clean energy projects like zero-carbon power generation. This law directly affects data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, and the electric utilities that serve them, aiming to increase transparency about energy sources and reduce carbon emissions from these energy-intensive operations.