No clear link between load growth and rates across states. Funded by the Data Center Coalition, an industry group.

What this evidence bears on

• Supports: The evidence that data centers raise power bills is mixed. A 2026 review by the consultancy E3 found no clear link between load growth and rate increases across US states: Texas and Virginia saw large load growth and small rate increases, while California and New York had the largest increases with flat demand.

  • A reason for “No, cities should not restrict data centers beyond normal planning rules.”