First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability
Evans sponsored the House bill requiring large data centers to pay the added power and grid costs they cause.
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House passes Gabe Evans’ bill aiming to prevent data centers from driving up electricity costs11 articles·8 sources·Avg cred 86/100
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The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act 417-3; it would require large data centers to cover the added power and grid costs they cause. Sponsors Gabe Evans and Kathy Castor and North Carolina Senate candidates Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley all described approaches aimed at protecting ratepayers or giving communities a say.
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