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Data Center Boom Sparks Battle Over Power Costs, New Regulations

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by Paris Apodaca at CDN - California’s growing network of data centers is drawing increased scrutiny from lawmakers and local communities as concerns mount over rising electricity costs. The state contains around 300 data centers which supports online banking, video conferencing, cloud computing and…

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  1. CBS News

    Inside a California data center as communities raise concerns about energy costs (opens CBS News)

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    California lawmakers are currently considering several proposals affecting data centers, including legislation intended to shield utility customers from increased electricity costs and address potential environmental impacts.

  2. KION Central Coast

    Inside a California data center as communities raise concerns about energy costs amid the AI boom (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Kristine Lazar Behind a secure door in an unassuming office building in Irvine, rows of servers quietly power hospital systems, financial institutions and emergency communications. While the activity inside one of DataBank’s Southern California facilities is largely invisible to the public, data …

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    Data Center Boom Sparks Battle Over Power Costs, New Regulations (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    by Paris Apodaca at CDN - California’s growing network of data centers is drawing increased scrutiny from lawmakers and local communities as concerns mount over rising electricity costs. The state contains around 300 data centers which supports online banking, video conferencing, cloud computing and…

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