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Data Centers and Your Power Bills | Lexington News
A new bill, the Federal Ratepayer Protection Act, is making waves in Congress as it clears a key House committee. Designed to shield everyday consumers and small businesses from skyrocketing electricity costs, it targets the massive power demands of AI and cloud data centers. These tech giants are forcing utilities to upgrade infrastructure — costs that could otherwise be passed down to ratepayers. The bill aims to make data center operators and their clients pay for these upgrades instead, responding to growing pressure from consumer advocates and state regulators. While not yet law, its…
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