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Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents pay the price
In 2025, data centers paid only 38% of the energy infrastructure costs linked to their growth, with households, especially rural and low-income residents, bearing the remaining burden.
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| Nov 12, 2026 | Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents pay the price by PaulHoule | 198 | 230 |
