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Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Data Centers Have Minimal Impact on Electricity Prices

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Shannon Osaka, Wash Post A new study finds that data centers have had only a marginal impact on residential electricity prices.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Americans hate data centers. But they might not actually be raising prices. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    According to a new study by researchers at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, data centers are probably having only a small effect on residential electricity prices.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Everyone blames data centers for high electricity prices. But these are the real reasons. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    A study finds that data centers have had only a marginal impact on residential electricity prices.

  3. RealClear Investigations

    Data Centers Have Minimal Impact on Electricity Prices (opens RealClear Investigations)

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    Shannon Osaka, Wash Post A new study finds that data centers have had only a marginal impact on residential electricity prices.

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