Sen. Ossoff calls for inquiry into AI data center costs

Georgia US Senator Jon Ossoff has initiated a federal investigation into the potential for increased electricity costs for Georgia families due to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers across the state. Senator Ossoff is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to intervene, citing a significant surge in electricity demand from these facilities. According to his office, Georgia has attracted over $4.5 billion in AI investment since 2019, which has driven a substantial need for new power generation. State regulators have already approved nearly 10,000 megawatts of new energy, much of which is anticipated to serve large consumers like data centers. Ossoff has warned that without adequate safeguards, the financial burden of this expansion could ultimately be transferred to electricity ratepayers.