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California just rolled out new rules to tame the power-hungry rise of data centers, with Senate Bill 886 forcing special electricity rates, mandatory environmental reviews, and strict energy/water reporting—all to shield regular utility bills from skyrocketing costs. As communities rally in cities like San Jose, Pittsburg, and Oakland, Governor Newsom and even President Trump are weighing in, turning this tech boom into a heated public debate. With California already third nationally in data center capacity, these regulations aim to balance innovation with responsibility—without letting the grid or the environment pay the price.

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