How do we balance this need for economic development, especially in rural America, with the these energy environmental concerns of citizens? It's a real concern. And I think, as you know, Communities all over the country are rejecting these data centers for a couple of reasons. Number one, as often as not, their electric bills are going to soar, and communities in rural areas are saying, why am I paying an increase in my electricity bill in order to lose my job? (39:54–40:00)
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