Data Centers Use Lots of Electricity. This Bill Would Let Them Go Off the Grid.
Reason Magazine • 1/12/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
The DATA Act, introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, aims to exempt electrical utilities from federal regulation if they do not connect to the electrical grid. Data centers are noted for their high electricity consumption.
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