White House weighs making data centers shoulder grid and water costs
TL;DR
White House adviser Peter Navarro signaled the administration may force data-center builders to internalize their utility costs—electricity, water and grid resiliency—citing higher bills and a strained grid, though Meta says it already covers its energy usage; the move appears aimed at easing consumer costs amid affordability concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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