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Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 10:58 PM

House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs

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The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.

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