Diane Papan

California State Assemblymember (D-San Mateo)

Appears in 1 story

Office: Member of the California State Assembly

Born: August 22, 1963, Millbrae

Party: Democratic Party

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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California requires data centers to pay for grid and water costs

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Authored AB 2469 and AB 2619

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills on Monday that force data center operators to pay for the power grid upgrades their facilities require. The laws also require operators to disclose projected water use, energy efficiency, and drought plans before local governments can approve new projects.

Updated Sep 22