# California Prop 45 may hide a data center loophole

A California ballot measure, Prop 45, may contain a loophole that benefits data centers, according to The Verge. The issue could let large computing facilities avoid rules or costs the measure was meant to impose, raising concerns about oversight and energy use. The details matter because data centers are major power consumers and the measure could shape California policy.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/policy/1023877/prop-45-california-data-centers-energy) — 2026-11-01T08:00:00-05:00