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In the United States, the siting, electricity use and water use of large data centers are increasingly coming under scrutiny from local governments and residents, and some states have begun discussing special electricity rates or grid-connection restrictions for high-energy facilities.
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11/3/2026
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Valid until: 2/1/2027
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