The But-For Doctrine and Who Pays for Data Center Power
Pennsylvania and Virginia are testing new ways to shift grid-upgrade costs onto large loads. Here is what that means for property owners, planners, and ratepayers.
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Wisconsin Data Center Tariff: Growth Can Proceed—But Not on Public’s Bill
Wisconsin’s new We Energies tariff: data centers must pay 100% of costs to protect local ratepayers.