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Senators Introduce GRID Act to Curb Data Center Energy Costs

2/14/2026

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Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the GRID Act to curb data centers from raising energy costs by requiring new facilities to use separate power sources and disclose utility usage.
Rising energy costs linked to data centers are a concern ahead of the midterm elections.
States propose long-term contracts and fees.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright disputes that data centers inflate electricity bills.

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Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the GRID Act to curb data centers from raising energy costs by requiring new facilities to use separate power sources and disclose utility usage.
Rising energy costs linked to data centers are a concern ahead of the midterm elections.
States propose long-term contracts and fees.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright disputes that data centers inflate electricity bills.