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US Senate advances major bill to boost energy infrastructure.

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A rare bipartisan US Senate bill mandates that data centers pay for their own energy infrastructure, though environmental groups argue the proposal lacks sufficient environmental safeguards. The legislation was introduced in November 2026 and passed the Senate, but specific implementation details remain unclear.

Key points

• A bipartisan US Senate bill requires data centers to pay for their own energy infrastructure, with the bill passing the Senate in November 2026.
• Environmental groups criticize the bill for failing to include adequate environmental safeguards despite its bipartisan support.

Context

The US Senate passed a rare bipartisan bill in November 2026 that mandates data centers pay for their own energy infrastructure. This legislation aims to reduce reliance on external power sources, though environmental advocates argue it lacks necessary environmental protections.

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The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the bill's passage and environmental criticism. Specific implementation dates, funding amounts, and environmental impact assessments are not provided in the source.

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