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Data center expansion sparks debate over power costs
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Florida is actively regulating AI data centers to address power and water grid costs while introducing new AI guidelines for schools. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins also discusses potential changes to the state's homestead tax.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.
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Power and water costs are now a state priority in Florida's AI data center growth, forcing you to factor local utility regulations into your expansion plans. This opens immediate opportunities to engage regulators and adjust your infrastructure strategy.
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