Henrico County is a major hub for data centers in Virginia. Its officials said it expects a 25% rise in electricity costs next year, and advised workers to close the blinds and turn off their computers to make up for it.
  • Treczoks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    How about just disconnecting the data centers from the grid? Or make them pay the extra cost?

    No, won’t happen, because that would be the smart and sensible way. And that’s not the way the politicians are bribed for.