There is growing bipartisan pushback against data centers regarding their massive electricity consumption for AI. Politicians from both parties are arguing that tech companies should pay for the necessary grid upgrades rather than passing those costs on to residential ratepayers. Demand for power is outpacing construction, which is raising bills in places like the mid-Atlantic. In response, states like Arizona are proposing to remove sales tax exemptions for data centers, and Oregon is debating how utilities allocate these costs. While Trump has stated data centers must pay their own way, his Energy Secretary argues that they aren't the primary cause of rising prices. With energy costs projected to keep going up, this is becoming a central issue for the upcoming midterm elections.