Seattle Resolution 32204 — Data Center Impact-Study Policy Framework
Seattle · Seattle Res 32204 (2026)
Companion resolution to CB 121214. Calls for impact studies on data centers' effects on electrical grid reliability, water consumption, environmental sustainability, utility rates, land use, employment, public health, and community welfare. Requests coordinated cross-departmental action to develop future policies.
Technical detail
Resolution 32204 establishing the policy framework directing Seattle departments to analyze data-center impacts and develop policy recommendations during the CB 121214 moratorium period.
Who is protected: Seattle utility ratepayers, environmental quality.
Who must comply: Seattle City Light, Department of Construction and Inspections, Office of Sustainability and Environment, other relevant departments.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seattle |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-09 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-09 |
| Citation | Seattle Res 32204 (2026) |
| Enforced by | Office of the Mayor (Seattle) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | Seattle City Council — Press release on Resolution 32204 ↗ |
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Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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