Fact Check: Have electricity bills near large data centers increased by as much as 267%?

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Claimant: Elizabeth Warren (D)


Claim: “If you live near one of these large data centers, your electricity bills over the last five years have gone up by as much as 267%.”


Rating: MOSTLY FALSE


Explanation: The 267% figure referred to wholesale electricity prices in certain markets near data centers, not residential utility bills. While data centers can contribute to higher electricity costs, consumer electric bills have not increased by that amount.


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Date: 06/13/2026


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Last Updated on June 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check