Data centers will have to cover utility hikes they cause in Florida, DeSantis says

News ClipThe Business Journals·FL·5/7/2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that data centers operating in the state will be required to cover any utility rate increases that they cause. This policy aims to ensure that the costs associated with data center energy consumption are borne by the facilities themselves rather than being passed on to other ratepayers.

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Gov: Florida State Government, Governor Ron DeSantis
Data centers will have to cover utility hikes they cause in Florida, DeSantis says  The Business Journals