The dark side of the data center boom
Data centers don’t just pollute and raise utility bills — they keep Americans hooked on wars for oil.
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Florida has a new law regulating AI data centers
The law requires AI data centers to pay for their own utilities but doesn’t ban disclosure agreements.
Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Heat pumps are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
A lack of investment over time and delays in investments made have led to an enormous scale of needed work.
Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency?
New research shows that city and state climate policies often leave renters behind.
Home electricity bills are skyrocketing. For data centers, not so much
An analysis suggests that everyday people are paying rising prices, while data centers are scoring discounts.
The public pays the price for Big Tech’s data centers
The relentless push for data centers is raising our power bills and polluting our communities.
Energy diversification will drive down costs for Floridians
Solar is 20-28% cheaper than new natural gas generation, creates local jobs and keeps dollars in-state.
Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers
The hearing came days after Gov. DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for AI data ...
Extreme heat poses heightened risk to residents of affordable housing
Florida ranked fourth in the number of affordable homes exposed to one or more weeks’ worth of heat alerts.