US lawmakers push for action on overlooked factor driving up energy costs: 'I never want Americans to pay higher electricity bills'

US lawmakers push for action on overlooked factor driving up energy costs: 'I never want Americans to pay higher electricity bills'

Data centers have grown in recent years to support the rise of artificial intelligence, but the expansion has left many worried about rising electricity costs. To combat this, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland introduced a bill that would crack down on big technology companies to ensure they pay a proper share toward energy grid upgrades. According to The New York Times, "electricity costs have steadily increased across the country in recen…