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Senators Demand Data Centers Cough Up Power Bills — Echoes of the 1970s Oil Shock?

Two senators just demanded a peek at Big Tech's power tabs. Behind the letter? A grid on the brink, courtesy of AI's insatiable hunger.

James Kowalski 📅 Mar 29, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read 👁️ 2 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Hawley and Warren demand mandatory EIA reporting on data centers' energy use, from peaks to bills.
Data centers could triple power demand by 2035, straining an unprepared grid.
Echoes 1970s oil crisis: today's transparency push could reshape AI's energy footprint — or stifle it.

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Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI