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Lawmakers Clash Over AI Data Centers and Energy Costs

4/9/2026

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  • The Institute for Energy Research (IER) found no significant correlation between the rise of AI data centers and increasing electricity prices in the United States.
  • In Nevada, NV Energy warns that proposed data centers could triple electricity demand, potentially hindering clean energy targets.
  • Lawmakers debate regulations to balance economic benefits with environmental goals.
  • Senator Bernie Sanders called for a federal moratorium on AI data centers, emphasizing public oversight.