Sanders & DeSantis Unite Against AI Data Center Strain
Update: 2026-01-01
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Unlikely allies Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis are uniting against the AI data center boom, citing concerns over power grid strain and rising electricity bills. The crisis is particularly severe in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid, which serves over 65 million people. Data centers are projected to cause a shortage of six gigawatts by 2027, leading to higher prices and increased blackout risk. The issue is sparking political backlash, with skyrocketing utility bills contributing to Democrat Abigail Spanbergers victory in Virginias governor race. Regulators are now fighting back, with Virginias utility board proposing that data centers bear most costs for new power lines and plants starting in 2027. The AI rush is hitting a political wall. Checkout Solipillow.com
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