Federal Data Center Power Pilot Studies

under study

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has launched three voluntary pilot studies to measure electricity demand and cooling efficiency at data centers in high-growth regions including Texas, Washington State, and the Northern Virginia corridor. These pilots involve 196 companies and aim to create a standardized baseline for data center power consumption to aid utilities and regulators in planning and cost allocation. The pilots began on March 25, 2026, and are voluntary, with plans to transition to mandatory reporting after the pilot period.