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       2026-01-06T10:33:14Z
       
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       The cost of AI is being dumped on you"In Virginia, utility bills are expected to rise by as much as 25% due to data centers. This energy burden is matched by environmental concerns. Data centers require enormous amounts of electricity, often drawing power from fossil fuel plants that release hazardous pollutants linked to asthma, heart disease, brain harm and cancer."https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5671747-big-tech-energy-burden-communities/