Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers

According to a Consumer Reports survey cited in the article, one in five American households have cut back on grocery spending in response to rising utility costs. The story connects this budget strain to concerns about data centers as a contributor to increasing energy demands and utility bills.

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