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[–] 19 points 3 months ago* (5 children)

Data centers have lobbying force the citizens lack, they can negotiate for better prices.

Data centers also force power grid upgrades, the cost of which gets unfairly distributed to consumers.

And, data centers have the technology to take advantage of peak pricing, running on low power when electricity costs more and amping up when the price is more favorable.

People need to fight back in force, write their representatives, their energy companies, show up to town halls and increase public pressure to make sure data centers are paying their fair share.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    I emailed the department of energy asking it why the cost of the data centers energy is being pushed onto the people and I also mentioned how it seems like a direct conflict of interest.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    You think those clowns care about your email?? Probably got put in the trash as soon as it arrived.

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