Rising Electricity Costs and the Impact of Data Centers on the AI Boom
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Rising electricity bills are increasingly linked to the energy demands of data centers operated by major tech companies, prompting states to consider higher charges and regulatory changes to ensure these corporations contribute fairly to infrastructure costs, amid broader concerns about the impact on ratepayers and the energy grid.
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