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Delaware Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Bill to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Delaware has enacted pioneering legislation requiring AI data centers to use clean energy, pay fair electricity costs, and fund grid infrastructure upgrades, while increasing regulatory oversight of utility rates to protect residents.
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You must factor in higher compliance costs and energy sourcing requirements if you operate AI data centers in the US. This regulation sets a precedent pushing Big Tech data centres to shoulder infrastructure costs and could reshape your energy sourcing strategy.
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