WATCH: Vance says data center backlash is driven by rising electricity costs

Name: WATCH: Vance says data center backlash is driven by rising electricity costs
Uploaded: 2026-09-03T20:55:00.000Z
Duration: 3 min 23 s
Description: Senator J.D. Vance commented on the growing opposition to data center development, attributing the backlash primarily to rising electricity costs. His remarks highlight a significant concern within the data center industry related to energy consumption and its impact on public perception and local communities.

News Clip3:23PBS NewsHour·OH·9/3/2026

Senator J.D. Vance commented on the growing opposition to data center development, attributing the backlash primarily to rising electricity costs. His remarks highlight a significant concern within the data center industry related to energy consumption and its impact on public perception and local communities.

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Gov: J.D. Vance (US Senator)

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