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Data centers strain Florida grid during heatwave, expert says

A new Florida law aims to protect ratepayers from data center costs and attract investment, according to Florida Power and Light's CEO. However, a former Department of Energy official warns that data centers are already straining the grid, particularly during heatwaves. The law, Senate Bill 484, mandates that data centers pay for their own service costs and allows local governments to retain zoning authority.