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Data Centers Pay for Their Power | Dothan News
A new bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act, is poised to reshape how states like Alabama handle electricity costs for massive data centers—forcing tech giants to pay for the power infrastructure they demand, rather than shifting those burdens onto everyday consumers and small businesses. Targeting facilities needing at least 100 megawatts, the legislation would require long-term payment agreements to prevent stranded costs if companies scale back or leave. While your bill won’t necessarily drop, regulators will be compelled to shield households from these tech-driven expenses. The House already…
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