To Handle Data Centers, the Electricity System May Need New Rules. Here Is a Proposal

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By By Dan GearinoAug 28, 2025, 9:00 am150 pts
Legal scholars suggest revisiting a core tenet of electricity regulations and taking cues from how officials manage scarce resources such as water in the West. By Dan Gearino There are not many desirable options for accommodating the electricity needs of data centers.

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