Senate Democrats block bill to protect electricity consumers from data center-fueled rate hikes

News ClipWashington Times·VA·9/17/2026

Senate Democrats blocked a bill designed to protect electricity consumers from rate increases exacerbated by data center energy consumption. The legislative action means that efforts to mitigate the impact of data centers on electricity rates for consumers have been rejected.

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Senate Democrats block bill to protect electricity consumers from data center-fueled rate hikes  Washington Times