
Opinion | California’s data centers should models of affordable, clean electricity
News ClipCalMatters·CA·3/11/2026
This op-ed argues that California should establish clear standards for affordable and clean data center development, requiring data centers to pay their full costs of connecting to the grid and use 100% renewable energy to minimize environmental harms.
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California's data center development faces challenges, including high electricity rates and environmental risks. To address these issues, the state should establish clear standards for affordable and clean data center development, including requiring data centers to pay their full costs of connecting to the grid and using renewable energy sources. This approach could serve as a model for the rest of the country.