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El Paso City Council to discuss policy protecting ratepayers from data center utility costs
By Nina Gallegos at KVIA ABC-7
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from utility costs of data centers in the city's 90th Session State Legislative Agenda.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The El Paso City Council's consideration of a policy to protect residential ratepayers from data center utility costs comes at a time when the city is experiencing significant growth in the tech industry. As data centers continue to sprout up in the El Paso area, the concern over who will bear the cost of their massive energy consumption is becoming increasingly pressing. The council's discussion of this issue will have direct implications for the city's residents, who may soon see their utility bills rise if the costs of powering these data centers are passed on to them. By exploring whether the city's electrical utility grid is incorporated into the proposed policy, the council will be able to determine the potential impact on El Paso ratepayers and make a more informed decision about how to proceed. This issue will be closely watched by residents and business owners alike.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council will talk about including advocacy support for policy to protect residential ratepayers from utility costs of data centers in the city's 90th Session State Legislative Agenda.
The directive was proposed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott through...
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