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The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them.

Posted on March 13, 2026March 20, 2026 by Jared Mummert

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A conservative case for letting data center tax exemptions expire | Guest column
Va.’s data center boom shows how hard it is for lawmakers to rein in industry

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