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Will utility bills rise from data centers? TVA’s rate change leaves public guessing
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a rate change for data centers, increasing costs by about 10% and adding charges for loads over 5 megawatts. Furthermore, TVA plans to drastically grow its energy supply using fossil gas infrastructure, which involves keeping coal online despite concerns about public health and pollution from the burgeoning data center industry.
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