Data centers spark nationwide debate over utility costs and community impact

Trump Loves Data Centers. Many Republican Lawmakers Don’t.

Alex Brandon/APRepublican state legislators in several states across the country want to pause new data center construction, a break with President Donald Trump and most congressional Republicans.Republicans in Washington have broadly backed the explosion of the tech industry in the U.S. But in their home states, the hasty spread of massive data centers has led to backlash from constituents who have a range of complaints about the developments.A…

Data centers spark nationwide debate over utility costs and community impact

A growing battle is intensifying across American communities as data centers proliferate nationwide, raising concerns about their impact on local residents and utility bills. The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump will soon announce new policies to address cost concerns, while bipartisan legislation in Congress aims to prevent residents from shouldering the financial burden of big tech infrastructure.These massive facilities a…

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.