Energy and climateFinding

Oregon should pause approval of new data centers while it studies electricity costs.

Data centers are a fast-growing source of electricity demand in Oregon, and a 2025 law requires utilities to price large users separately. A pause would halt new projects until the state finishes reviewing costs and grid needs.

Christine Drazan

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Oregon should pause approval of new data centers while it studies electricity costs.

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