House passes bill to curb data-centers’ impact on energy costs

The House voted to advance a bill aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on energy costs, with sponsor Rep. Gabe Evans arguing the U.S. must upgrade power systems to meet growing digital demand. Critics like Rep. Pallone say public concerns about higher electricity prices and strained water supplies are being ignored, a sentiment echoed by a new AP-NORC poll showing broad public worry about data-centers’ energy and water impacts and negative rhetoric around the issue.