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Oregon Hits Data Centers, Crypto, and Big Power Users with 29.7% Hike, Dropping Home Bills
The change shifts more grid costs to data centers and other heavy users, while typical residential bills are expected to fall 1.3%, regulators said.
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Oregon's data center boom sparks fears of higher bills, water strain, and blackouts
Oregon's data center boom is running into resistance. The facilities now occupy about 2,900 acres and consume roughly 11% of statewide electricity, fueling concerns about electric bills, water supplies, and whether the grid can keep up. That level of development puts Oregon among the nation's top three states for data center growth, KGW reported. What's happening? During an appearance on KGW's "Straight Talk," Mike Rogoway, business reporter for…
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