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Congress Targets Data Center Costs | Salt Lake City News
Congress is cracking down on data centers amid AI boom, with five new bills targeting how they use power and water—forcing companies, not ratepayers, to pay for infrastructure. The Ratepayer Protection Act cleared a House committee unanimously, pushing states to make data centers cover their own energy costs. Another new bill would require them to source power and water privately. A third mandates the FERC to study their impact on electricity rates. Some lawmakers even want a pause on new builds until rules are set. Bipartisan momentum signals major regulatory changes are coming. Meanwhile…
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