
Rising utility bills in Tucson have locals suspicious of data centers
News ClipNPR·Tucson, Pima County, AZ·6/17/2026
Residents in Tucson, Arizona, are experiencing significantly higher utility bills, mirroring a national trend of increased electricity costs. Locals are pointing to a new data center in the area as the cause for their rising expenses. The article highlights a general suspicion and blame from the community.
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Nationwide peoples electric bills are up an average of 30% in the last five years. A big rate increase in Tucson has locals blaming a new data center.