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According to a 2024 report by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, U.S. data center electricity consumption is projected to reach 12% of the nation's total electricity consumption by 2028.
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7/8/2026
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Valid until: 10/6/2026(expired)
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Data Center Power Bill Shifting: Who's Really Paying for the AI Boom?
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