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New state law to protect consumers from data center costs faces its first test
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Florida's new Senate Bill 484 requires utilities to prevent cost-shifting from data centers to regular electric ratepayers, with Duke Energy's first compliance proposal currently under review by the Public Service Commission, setting a precedent for regulating energy costs of AI-driven data centers.
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You face a new regulatory barrier in Florida if you power AI data centers with utilities; protecting ratepayers from hidden costs means utilities will need clear, upfront contracts with your operations now.
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