US Data Center Electricity Costs Surge 267% Over 5 Years Amid AI Boom

According to Bloomberg, electricity costs near data centers in the United States have surged 267% over the past five years, driven by massive power consumption from artificial intelligence infrastructure. The trend affects 13 U.S. states so far, with the impact zone continuing to expand. Big Tech companies operating data centers purchase power at wholesale rates, effectively shifting part of their discount burden to residential consumers.
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