How Washington state lawmakers are trying to regulate data centers
By Aspen Ford (Washington State Standard)
Feb. 12, 2026 2 p.m.
Legislation moving in the House is drawing industry opposition. The bill’s backers say it’s time for more guardrails on the electricity-hungry facilities.
📨 Daily news in your inbox
Sign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.