John Steinbach opened his January 2026 electricity bill and stared. $281. The month before it had been about $100. “It’s just so far beyond any bill that I’ve ever had,” he told Consumer Reports. Steinbach lives in Manassas, Va. Data centers blanket the area. He fears rates will climb further as tech giants race to build more. His story repeats across regions. From northern Virginia to parts of the Midwest, residents face sudden spikes. The caus…
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