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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.

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As data centers pop up in every corner of the country, their electricity demands are spiking rates for everyone.

But why on Earth should you be covering the electricity bill of a billion-dollar tech giant?

This week, @warren.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, & I are asking big tech just that.[image or embed]

-- Senator Chris Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov) Dec 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM

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