California has become the state with the highest electricity prices in the continental U.S., largely due to wildfire prevention levies and increasing energy demand from data centers driven by emerging technologies like AI. Recent legislative proposals aim to prevent the public from bearing the costs of infrastructure built for these centers and to push for energy efficiency measures. Measures include mandatory energy usage transparency for data centers and potential utility rate structures specifically tailored for them, reflecting the growing concern around the impact of Big Tech's energy consumption on California's power grid.
California residents now face the highest electricity prices in the continental U.S., influenced by both wildfire prevention levies and growing electricity demands from data centers.
Lawmakers are now highlighting the need for tech companies, especially those running data centers, to embrace energy efficiency and clean energy practices.
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