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> Why should they? Because utilities are regulated monopolies that exist to benefit society. The companies building data-centers are well aware that the system
by rybosworld 2mo ago
> Why should they?
Because utilities are regulated monopolies that exist to benefit society. The companies building data-centers are well aware that the system isn't setup to handle a customer that suddenly doubles or triples the electric demand of a whole town over night. They are taking advantage of that until someone steps in.
- Straw 2mo agoThe data center demands are known years in advance. Its not like they magically appear out of nowhere. Perhaps we should eliminate the utilities guaranteed monopoly then! Monopolies are usually dysfunctional.