Rep. Nancy Mace proposes one-year pause on AI data centers in South Carolina

News Clip2:14MORNING AMERICA·SC·5/20/2026

South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace is proposing a one-year moratorium on new AI data centers in the state. She warns that the increasing energy demand from these facilities could lead to higher electricity bills for residents and small businesses.

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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace wants a one-year pause on new AI data centers, warning rising energy demand could increase power bills for families and small businesses as America’s AI expansion accelerates. #NancyMace #AI #DataCenters #SouthCarolina #ElectricBills #BigTech #DonaldTrump #TechNews