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Data centers driving up Tennessee power bills, report finds
A report by ThinkTennessee finds that data center growth in Tennessee has significantly increased electricity usage, causing residential power bills to rise 3.2% in areas with data centers compared to a 1.3% statewide average. The report highlights uneven bill increases and potential grid strain as data centers concentrate in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.
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