And we had utilities that were trying to recruit hyperscalers that were going to charge the hyperscaler 80% and then socialize the other 20% on their individual ratepayers, We got legislation to prohibit [utilities from charging hyperscalers 80% and socializing the other 20% on their individual ratepayers]. that to where ratepayers can't have any burdens placed on them, as well as with water usage as well. And then making sure local governments, local communities have the right to reject them if they so choose. (53:50–53:54)
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Asserts that legislation was passed to prevent utilities from imposing costs on ratepayers for hyperscale data centers.
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