Data centers are driving up electricity bills "The reasons for price increases are often complex and vary by region. But in at least three states with high concentrations of data centers, electric bills climbed much faster than the national average during that period. Prices, for example, surged by 13% in Virginia, 16% in Illinois and 12% in Ohio."

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Data centers are concentrated in these states. Here's what's happening to electricity prices

Residential utility bills rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period last year, according to the Energy Information Admi...