U.S. senators are probing Big Tech over data centers that are causing utility rate increases for local communities. A study found electricity prices near significant data center activity have risen by up to 267% in five years. Utilities in Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia project an additional 32,600 MW of electrical load over the next 15 years due to data centers, leading to further cost burdens on consumers.
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