What does Preamble of Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act do?

This bill directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices for measuring data center energy use. The bill also requires a study of data availability to improve energy demand forecasting capabilities. The bill is introduced by Representatives Subramanyam, Obernolte, and Foushee and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act.

What does ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT METROLOGY OF DATA CENTER ENERGY USE. of Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act do?

This section establishes a program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to improve the measurement of energy and water use in data centers. The program aims to develop or improve best practices, definitions, methodologies, and technical standards for measuring data center energy and water consumption, including that resulting from artificial intelligence workloads. Activities include research and testing to enhance measurement accuracy, studying data needs for forecasting, and supporting standardized metrics and data sharing. The Director of NIST will coordinate with the Secretary of Energy to manage and promote the exchange of data and metrics. The Director is required to engage with stakeholders from industry, academia, and other relevant organizations. Briefings to congressional committees are mandated one and two years after enactment. The section authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out the program. The section defines key terms including 'artificial intelligence,' 'data center,' and 'behind-the-meter generation'.

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Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a NIST program to develop and improve measurement standards and best practices for data center energy and water use, including impacts from artificial intelligence workloads.
The bill directs NIST to coordinate with the Secretary of Energy and engage stakeholders to promote data and metric exchange related to data center energy consumption.
The legislation authorizes $10,000,000 annually from 2027 through 2029 to support research, testing, and the development of standardized metrics for data center energy measurement.

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