House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
The House passed legislation requiring AI data centers to pay for their significant energy consumption. The bill aims to address rising energy costs and voter concerns ahead of midterm elections. It would require state utility regulators to manage how these costs are allocated.
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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