How does a new law protect Floridians from footing data center electric bills?
Duke Energy proposed a data center tariff, required under a new state law to shield Floridians from increased costs. But the Office of Public Counsel says it doesn't comply.
Florida's new law regulating hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers requires electric companies to ensure the cost of building or operating these massive facilities won't fall onto residents.
Walt Trierweiler heads Florida's Office of Public Counsel, which represents customers of investor-owned utilities.
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