Cnet iconCnetOct 22, 2026

Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers

1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.

Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers

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