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US Utilities Have a Plan to Win Over the AI Haters

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 12 November 2026, 13:02 UTC By Mark Chediak 1 min read
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US Utilities Have a Plan to Win Over the AI Haters Power companies say they’re working to ensure data centers pay up to connect to the grid, but widespread skepticism persists. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy.

US Utilities Have a Plan to Win Over the AI Haters Power companies say they’re working to ensure data centers pay up to connect to the grid, but widespread skepticism persists. This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Mark Chediak looks at US utilities’ efforts to tackle the popular backlash against the energy-hungry AI boom. Last week’s midterm elections didn’t go well for US power utilities. Popular anger over data centers and rising electricity bills helped drive the blue wave that saw the Democrats take control of Congress.
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