A study published in Environmental Research Letters warns that U.S. electricity costs could rise 6% to 29% nationally by 2030 due to expanding AI data centers, with some states like Virginia facing increases up to 57%. Public opposition to data centers is intensifying as Americans worry about higher utility bills and grid strain, with 70% opposing nearby construction and $156 billion in projects stalled last year.
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A study published in Environmental Research Letters warns that U.S. electricity costs could rise 6% to 29% nationally by 2030 due to expanding AI data centers, with some states like Virginia facing increases up to 57%. Public opposition to data centers is intensifying as Americans worry about higher utility bills and grid strain, with 70% opposing nearby construction and $156 billion in projects stalled last year.