One data center will use as much electricity as 1.6 million homes. The increased demand for electricity is leading to higher electric rates. Over the past five years, wholesale electricity costs have increased by up to 267% in areas near data centers. Further, this increased demand will drive a massive expansion of fossil fuels when we are already seeing the devastating impacts of the global crisis of climate change. Further questions. (25:28–25:41)
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Asserts that electricity costs have increased by up to 267% near data centers in the past five years.
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