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Data Centers Power Grid Future | Charleston News
Big tech’s data center boom is set to demand 4,000 new megawatts of power in the next decade, hitting the grid hard — but utilities say your bills won’t rise, thanks to contracts that make data centers pay for their own power upgrades. While green tech helps, fossil fuels still play a key role for reliable, on-demand power. Plus, these facilities could spark economic miracles in small towns, boosting local budgets overnight — all while using water-efficient cooling. It’s a high-stakes balancing act, but utilities are preparing now to keep the lights on without passing the cost to homeowners…
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