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AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?

Lawmakers are debating whether large-load customers should cover grid upgrades as experts say residential bills will still absorb part of the AI buildout.

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Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.

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AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?

Data centers consume large amounts of power and require upgrading infrastructure. But it's difficult to determine how much residential customers benefit and how much they actually pay for the benefit.

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npr broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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