Nedda Mahrou

As interest in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to increase, the California legislature has set its sights on the data center and renewable energy projects powering AI development, introducing a series of bills targeting the rising number of data centers across the state. These bills address topics such as increased electricity rates, environmental impacts, and community involvement.

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In a monumental win for pro-housing advocates, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation essentially exempting most housing and mixed-use projects from CEQA. In order for a project to qualify for the exemption, the project and site must meet certain enumerated requirements; however, most urban infill sites meet the statutory requirements. There is clear consensus that this is the most significant CEQA bill in CEQA’s more than 50-year history.