After severe 76% electricity price hikes due to AI data centers, Virginia requires firms to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure — state regulators crack down, governor says move will save civilians ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ – Tom’s Hardware

Virginia regulators have implemented a policy requiring companies to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure following 76% electricity price increases attributed to AI data center expansion in the state. Governor officials claim the measure will save residents hundreds of millions of dollars by shifting infrastructure costs away from general ratepayers.

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