economy
May 6, 2026
43 percent of Americans blame data centers as a major reason for rising power bills.
That’s according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Similar numbers of both Republicans and Democrats also cite data centers, which are quickly becoming a bipartisan issue, as a major reason for higher costs.
TL;DR
- 43% of Americans attribute rising power bills to data centers.
- This is according to a Pew Research Center survey.
- Both Republicans and Democrats share similar views on this issue.
- Data centers are becoming a bipartisan concern regarding energy costs.