Hard Fork · Friday, September 11, 2026
Officials are expressing concern that hyperscale AI data centers are consuming enormous amounts of power, potentially exceeding grid capacity and driving up costs for local rate payers. New York Governor Kathy Hochul specifically stated her refusal to let these costs be passed on to consumers.
“These hyperscale AI data centers consume enormous amounts of power.”
“Truly threatening to outpace our grids capacity, and they drive up costs for local rate payers.”
“And I refuse to let those costs be passed on to New Yorkers, who already paid too much for their utility bills.”