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US Public Opposes Data Centers
Most Americans reject local data centers despite economic benefits.
The Conversation · 1m
States Act to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
States implement rules to prevent data centers from inflating home electricity bills.
Newsweek · 1m
AI data centers face bill to pay for power grid upgrades
Congress passes sweeping bipartisan bill requiring large data centers to fund their own electricity infrastructure instead of passing costs to ratepayers.
TechRadar · 1m
Maryland Data Centers: Tax Boosts and Local Pushback
Maryland's data centers spark tax revenue but face community resistance.
The Banner · 1m
Global energy shock now hitting Malaysia's power bills
Malaysia's economy minister warns that surging gas and coal prices are finally reaching electricity consumers after months of delay.
Malay Mail · 1m
Data center neighbors want a real say
Northern Virginia residents support development rules that give them a voice before massive server farms get built nearby.
The Conversation · 2m
ERCOT board votes itself a 30% raise amid criticism
Texas officials are demanding the power grid operator reverse pay increases as electricity costs climb.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
The House bill that makes AI data centers pay their own power bills
A bipartisan bill that cleared committee 52-0 would stop utilities passing AI data center grid costs on to households and small businesses.
Newsweek · 1m