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04 Jun 2026, 15:50 UTC · 4h ago

Phoenix Is a Data-Center Mecca—and Test Case for How to Pay for AI's Power Needs

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The state's largest utility is proposing a 45% electricity-rate increase for data centers. — A sharp increase in power costs significantly raises OpEx for data center operators, potentially squeezing margins for AI and cloud service providers.
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The utility is proposing a 14.5% electricity-rate increase for households. — Higher residential utility costs reduce discretionary consumer spending and can weigh on regional economic sentiment.
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