US Data Center Boom: Rising Power Demand and Costs
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North Carolina communities are debating the expansion of data centers due to concerns over increased power demand, higher bills for residents, grid strain, and environmental impacts, amid new policies shifting costs from large corporations to households and uncertainties about future energy needs and climate effects.
Topics:business#climate-impact#data-centers#electricity-costs#energy-demand#environment#north-carolina
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