H.R. 10139 — Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026

This section establishes a ratepayer bill of rights for covered data centers. It applies to any data center or related group under common ownership with peak electricity demand of at least 50 megawatts or water withdrawal of at least 100,000 gallons per day. It requires disclosure of projected and actual electricity and water use before operations begin and at regular intervals thereafter, bars shifting project-driven costs to households, farms, schools, hospitals, and other protected ratepayers, mandates independent assessments confirming adequate water and electric reliability for existing users, requires at least 60 days’ advance notice and public meetings with studies available 30 days prior, prohibits contracts from hiding required public information, blocks use of separate entities or phases to evade coverage, and authorizes complaints, audits, refunds, and civil penalties.