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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has established a Data Center Advisory Committee to address the state's growing data center industry, focusing on balancing economic benefits with utility costs and environmental sustainability. Co-chaired by Margaret Hoffmann and Michael Jung, the committee will promote job creation and revenue for rural areas while aligning with Oregon's climate goals. This initiative follows the POWER Act, which creates a separate pricing system for large energy users to protect residents from rising power rates linked to tech facilities.