印地安那州的一个数据中心提案引发了一场关于电费和电网压力不断上涨的辩论, A data center proposal in Indiana stirs debate over rising electricity costs and grid strain, despite promises of economic benefits.

在印第安纳州亨利县的一个拟议数据中心引发了当地对电费上涨的担忧,因为美国数据中心现在使用国家电力的4%以上。 A proposed data center in Henry County, Indiana, has sparked local concern over rising electricity costs, as U.S. data centers now use over 4% of the nation’s power. 居民担心该项目会增加水电费并给电网造成压力,特别是鉴于2013年以来印地安那电费上涨14%。 Residents fear the project could increase utility bills and strain the grid, especially given a 14% rise in Indiana’s electricity rates since 2013. 开发商强调经济效益, 并说他们在计划定稿前会决定电力需求, 批评者则质疑财政影响。 While developers highlight economic benefits and say they’ll determine power needs before finalizing plans, critics question the financial impact. 国家法律要求数据中心支付电网升级费用的80%,但费率提高仍有待核准。 State law requires data centers to cover 80% of grid upgrade costs, but approval for rate increases remains pending. 该项目的未来取决于经济承诺与日益增长的能源成本关切之间的平衡。 The project’s future hinges on balancing economic promises against growing energy cost concerns.