Data center growth could raise homeowners’ electricity bills

News Clip1:57CBS19·TX·4/16/2026

Experts in Texas are warning that the rapid growth of data centers could place a significant strain on the state's power grid. This strain might force utility companies to increase infrastructure costs, which would then be passed on to homeowners through higher electricity bills.

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Experts warn Texas data centers could strain the power grid, forcing utilities to pass infrastructure costs to homeowners through higher electricity bills.