Schumer slams data center bill as 'ineffectual participation trophy'

Senate Democrats are signaling potential opposition to a new bill aimed at addressing the energy costs of data centers, with the Senate expected to debate it soon. The legislation would require states to evaluate measures to reduce the financial burden of data center operations on local power prices. Critics argue the proposal lacks meaningful impact, framing it as a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive solution. The debate highlights growing tensions over how to balance tech industry expansion with energy affordability concerns.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers' power price impacts as an "ineffectual participation trophy." His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. "Americans are demanding real...