Data Centers and Energy
The CPUC and the Legislature are deciding who pays for the grid that data centers need. Capitol Axis represents developers and operators at the Commission, in the energy committees, at the air district, and at the county counter, and knows SMUD, PG&E, and SCE territory are three different projects.
- Signed into law
- 1
- On the Governor's desk
- 6
- Still moving
- 4
- Vetoed
- 1
From the public record, updated September 18, 2026. See every data centers bill.
Services.
CPUC and CAISO
- Direct engagement in the large-load rate design rulemaking: workshops and staff proposal comment rounds
- Sequencing a project's interconnection queue position with legislative and regulatory timing
- Translating FERC actions into state-level positioning
Legislation
- Advocacy before the energy committees on tariff, water, and tax bills each session
- Tracking incentive proposals through Revenue and Taxation
Local and environmental
- Local government relations for CEQA review, use permits, and license conditions on water and energy
- CARB and air district engagement on backup generator permitting and emissions strategy
Coalition
- Work with data center, cloud, and AI infrastructure trade groups on cost allocation and tariff design
Why now.
The tariff docket is open for comment.
The CPUC proceeding that decides how large loads pay for the grid opened in April 2026 and has a staff proposal coming this year.
SB 57's findings are being assembled now.
The cost-shift assessment due January 1, 2027 will drive next session's data center bills.
The water veto was an opening.
Expect a redrafted reporting or tariff bill next session with the same coalition dynamics in place.
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