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Wyandotte County is proposing three large data centers, which could collectively demand about 1,000 megawatts of electricity, enough to power approximately 750,000 homes. The Board of Public Utilities is working to ensure that existing ratepayers won't face increased utility bills, as developers will cover infrastructure costs, while legal disputes and environmental assessments pose challenges to the projects. Final agreements with developers are still pending, with the Kansas legislature offering incentives like a 20-year sales tax exemption for substantial investments.