Should data centers do more to pay their way? Stein backs new rules on electrical bills

Should data centers do more to pay their way? Stein backs new rules on electrical bills

A deal between tech companies building data centers, and Duke Energy which provides most of North Carolina's electricity, is before the state Utilities Commission. Governor Josh Stein said North Carolina it's a start but is too friendly to the industry, and doesn't do enough to protect residents.

North Carolina Governor Calls for Stronger Data Center Tariffs

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein on Oct. 27 urged the North Carolina Utilities Commission to strengthen proposed rate protections for data centers and other large electricity users, requiring them to cover the full costs of their energy consumption, including generation, and provide their own clean energy resources. Governor Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently...…

Gov. Stein is Right about Data Centers Driving up NC Power Bills 70% -- NC WARN News Release

But he’s Halloween-Scary about climate change and wishing captive regulators, Duke Energy and Big Tech corporations would change course to help North Carolinians Yesterday NC Gov. Josh Stein issued a press release on the need to combat rising utility bills, featuring highlights from his Energy Policy Task Force. The Governor […]