Business● LowOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 4:47 PM
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · global
Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.
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