US Lawmakers Question Big Tech Data Center Power Costs
In December 2025, U.S. lawmakers initiated a significant investigation into the rising electricity costs attributed to the rapid expansion of Big Tech
US Lawmakers Question Big Tech Data Center Power Costs US Lawmakers Question Rising Electricity Costs Linked to Big Tech Data Centers
In December 2025, U.S. lawmakers initiated a significant investigation into the rising electricity costs attributed to the rapid expansion of Big Tech data centers. Concerns have been raised that these trillion-dollar tech companies are potentially "bankrolling" their energy needs at the expense of ordinary American families. Key Investigative Actions
The Senate inquiry, led by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), began on December 16, 2025. They issued formal letters to major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, along with data center operators such as CoreWeave, Digital Realty, and Equinix. This action aims to investigate the intricacies surrounding energy consumption and cost distribution in the context of Big Tech. Demands for Transparency
Lawmakers have demanded that the aforementioned companies provide transparent…
