Data center battles started in the states. Now it’s Congress under siege.

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 1,504

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — Higher electric rates? Massive data centers looming over neighborhoods? Ugly political fights over what to do about them?

The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states now to the nation’s capital.

Bills are under debate in Congress. The Trump administration has weighed in. Lobbying is intensifying. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing changes.

But finding consensus …

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