House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation requiring artificial intelligence data centers to pay for their substantial energy consumption. The bill mandates that state utility regulators ensure these facilities cover their infrastructure costs to prevent rising electricity rates for general consumers. Lawmakers moved the measure forward on their final day before the midterm elections to address growing voter concerns regarding energy affordability.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs as lawmakers used what was expected to be their final day in Washington before the midterm elections to address a growing voter concern. The legislation would require state utility regulators to […]
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