Data Centers Are Making Electricity Brutally Expensive for the Public

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The rapid expansion of data centers in the US is causing a surge in electricity demand, leading to higher utility costs for consumers. Complex billing and peak demand pricing allow data centers to minimize their bills while overall consumption remains high, shifting costs to the public.

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