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Rising electricity costs in the U.S. have sparked public opposition to new data center projects, particularly in states with high concentrations of these facilities. Industry groups are countering this sentiment by advertising data centers as economic drivers, while the International Energy Agency projects that their energy demand will more than double by 2030. The issue is expected to be significant in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, especially following gubernatorial victories in New Jersey and Virginia by candidates advocating for infrastructure upgrades.