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AI data center energy demand is driving up electricity costs for US manufacturers, threatening Trump's manufacturing revival plan.
US home battery installations reached a record 673 megawatts in Q1 2026, driven by state incentives and rising electricity costs, particularly in California and Hawaii.
Henrico County, Virginia, home to 37 data centers, is asking schools and government employees to conserve electricity after a 25% rate increase driven by data center power demands, highlighting the growing conflict between tech infrastructure and local communities.