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Over the last half decade, wholesale electricity prices have increased 267% in places close to data centers.
Wholesale electricity prices have risen 267% near data centers over the past five years.
KEY POINTS
- There is growing backlash against new data centers due to their perceived impact on electricity costs.
- Some experts argue data centers are being blamed for longstanding problems with the aging U.S. power grid.
- The ability of the U.S. grid to support future growth is now under increased scrutiny.
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