US Senate debates data center permit law to shift grid upgrade costs to tech firms

US lawmakers are debating legislation that would require digital companies to fund energy network upgrades driven by AI data center growth, responding to community concerns and pressure from Donald Trump. The bill's passage and exact cost-sharing mechanism remain uncertain, but it signals a policy shift that could raise operating costs for hyperscalers and affect electricity ratepayers.

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