""If we're worried about ratepayers paying data-center energy costs, then knowing how much energy data centers are using is a necessary part of that calculation. It's not the only piece of information you need, but it certainly is a piece of the puzzle.""
""Comprehensive, annual energy-use disclosures on data centers are essential for accurate grid planning and will support policymaking to prevent large companies from increasing electricity costs for American families.""
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley are calling for the Energy Information Administration to collect annual energy-use disclosures from data centers. They argue that this data is crucial for grid planning and preventing increased electricity costs for families. Concerns about data centers' energy consumption have influenced midterm elections in states like Virginia and Georgia. A recent bill co-sponsored by Hawley aims to require data centers to provide their own power sources. Current data on energy use from these centers is scarce, complicating efforts to address consumer costs.
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