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New data centers in Oregon will be charged for all costs associated with growing energy need
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New data centers in Oregon will be charged for all costs associated with growing energy need

So: Oregon’s Pacific Power utility has agreed to a groundbreaking deal that makes new data centers pay for all the energy projects and infrastructure they require. This means data centers will cover costs for new power plants, batteries, and even transmission lines that serve them, ensuring other customers aren’t subsidizing their massive energy use. It’s a big step forward under Oregon’s POWER Act, and the agreement is praised as the strongest yet from a for-profit utility. Now, the Public Utility Commission is expected to approve this, though the data center industry might appeal. And here’s the thing - this approach could set a new standard for fair energy cost distribution.
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