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importantSYS.SOURCE: Gadget Review• 2026-08-04T17:57:15Z

AI Data Centers Increase Grid Costs and Utility Bills Across U.S. States

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AI data centers are contributing $29-30 billion in grid capacity costs, significantly increasing utility bills in states like Illinois, Virginia, and Georgia. Legislative efforts are emerging to require data centers to self-fund grid expansions, contrasting with non-enforceable corporate pledges.

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