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Senate kills bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs

A proposed law intended to prevent communities from bearing higher utility bills tied to data center growth failed to advance in the U.S. Senate.

Published Sep 30, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A bill meant to prevent American communities from shouldering rising energy costs caused by data centers has died in the U.S. Senate. The proposal would have aimed to shield residents from higher utility burdens associated with expanding data center operations.