Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use

Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), demanding they start collecting "comprehensive, annual energy-use disclosures" from data centers. They argue this data is crucial for accurate grid planning and policymaking to prevent large companies from raising electricity costs for families. This action follows the EIA's announcement of a voluntary pilot program focused on specific regions. The senators' letter reflects a growing bipartisan effort to increase transparency regarding the significant impact data centers have on rising electricity costs nationwide. This movement includes other legislative efforts, such as a proposed moratorium on new data center construction by Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and previous bills aimed at slowing cost increases.

(Source：The Verge)