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Who Pays for the Power?
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Who Pays for the Power?

New data centers were supposed to push your electric bill up. The newest evidence says they barely moved it, and in one state bills actually fell. The catch is what happens when the grid fills up: someone has to pay for new plants and new lines, and the basic utility model spreads that cost to everyone. The question is who pays when the grid has to grow: the company that plugs in, or you. Sources: How much will data centers increase your electric bill? (Fast Company): https://www.fastcompany.com/91629873/how-much-will-data-centers-increase-your-electric-bill That's your SignalWatch, from Ashfires Press.

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