US Congress tackles data center permitting bill amid expansion concerns

The U.S. Congress is preparing to tackle a new permitting bill aimed at data centers, marking its first significant legislative effort in this area since the Democrats secured control in the recent midterm elections. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is set to accelerate approvals for power plants and transmission lines, while also requiring data center operators to shoulder more of the grid-upgrade costs. This legislative move comes as data center expansion and electricity costs have become prominent voter issues, with numerous ballot measures supporting restrictions on data centers recently passing. Markets are closely watching how this bill might impact the landscape for data centers, especially in states like Louisiana where moratorium concerns are significant.

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