Must Pay for Their Own Energy: Roy Cooper Takes Aim at Data Center Energy Cost | APT
North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is advocating for new policies requiring data centers to cover the full cost of their energy consumption. He also proposes giving local governments increased authority over the placement and development of new data center facilities in their communities. Cooper argues these measures would alleviate pressure on the state's electricity infrastructure and prevent potential cost increases for residents and small businesses.
North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper is focusing on data center development as a key issue in his campaign, proposing significant changes to how these facilities operate within the state. Cooper advocates for data centers to bear the full cost of the energy they consume, aiming to prevent additional strain on the electricity infrastructure and potential cost increases for households and small businesses.
His utility plan specifically calls for large technology companies to develop their own energy sources rather than solely relying on the public grid. Furthermore, Cooper emphasizes the need for local governments to have greater input and control over where new data centers are built and under what conditions they operate, suggesting a shift towards increased local autonomy in development decisions. The video, produced by APT (Associated Press Television), highlights these proposals as part of Cooper's broader policy agenda.