Politicians Say AI Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Costs. That's Not How Energy Prices Work.
Reason Magazine • 12/23/2025 – 12/26/2025
Summary
Politicians are attributing rising electricity prices to data centers. However, the assertion is made that demand is not the factor that makes power expensive.
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