WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - US Senate Democrats plan to launch investigations into an array of issues, ranging from private equity's impact on living costs to data center taxation and fears about AI, if they retake the chamber in next week's midterm…
Even if the ban passes, the city can’t really do much to stop a data center from being built at 4301 Pacific Highway. City councilmembers already acknowledged that. “Because NAVWAR is federal land, the moratorium can’t stop that project,” reads a…
A new political advertisement targeting state Rep. Brian Echevarria, R-Cabarrus, highlights his support for legislation that would allow Duke Energy to recover certain power plant financing costs from customers before construction is completed. However, the ad omits a key provision…
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the Republican nominee for Alabama Governor, has picked up another endorsement from a leader in the Yellowhammer State. Sandy Stimpson, who served as Mobile’s 108th Mayor from 2013-2025, said he’s supporting Tuberville because “Coach has been a reliable…
Oct 22, 2026 at 07:39 AM EDT Data centers would be required to cover the full additional cost of meeting their power requirements under a new bill. The bill’s introduction comes as the rapid development of data centers across the country has become…
Utility companies are giving to Missouri politicians ahead of this year’s midterm elections – even some not on the ballot. Republican candidates got more cash, according to an analysis by the Energy and Policy Institute, a utility watchdog group. Investor-owned utilities…
Among other items, the pledge asked candidates to “refrain from knowingly propagating falsehoods” about elections. Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany has refused to sign a pro-democracy pledge that was sent by a nonpartisan group to both him and Democratic…
As local governments in line for high-impact data centers try to navigate the state law regarding local control, Berkeley County officials have gotten at least one answer they sought: They continue to be responsible for complying with a federal framework…
New NJ legislation would protect utility customers from certain surcharges and fees based on how they choose to pay or receive their bills. Senate approves bill shielding utility customers from added fees Legislation sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Shirley…
Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio explain their stances on building data centers in Connecticut.
Electricity prices and the grid: rising power bills as a midterm issue, data centres' demand for power, utilities and the build-out for artificial intelligence.
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