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Hochul Warns Data Centers Raise Electricity Costs
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told The Post she wants AI-related and other data centers to pay more for electricity, saying "massive data centers" could outstrip the grid and raise residential bills. Ken Girardin of the Manhattan Institute argues in a column that data centers are not the main driver of rising New York residential rates—up over 30% since mid‑2021—and points to generation constraints, subsidies, and policy choices instead.
Key Points
- 1Hochul urges higher electricity charges for AI and data centers, citing grid strain.
- 2Residential electricity rates have surged over 30% since mid‑2021, reflecting constrained supply and higher costs.
- 3Policymakers should examine generation bottlenecks, subsidies, and incentives rather than blaming data centers.
Scoring Rationale
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