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- North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill that requires data centers to pay for electricity, which Rep. Dean Arp (R-Union) said cuts rate-payer costs.
- The bill targets data centers drawing 100 MW or more, forces utilities to contract for generation and upgrades, and includes water-conservation rules praised by Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford).
- An April Elon poll shows 24% support, 44% opposition, and 34% of Republicans versus 17% of Democrats for data centers.
