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Will consumers pay for Oregon’s climate ambitions, data center boom?
Will consumers pay for Oregon’s climate ambitions, data center boom?
Will consumers pay for Oregon’s climate ambitions, data center boom?

Published on: 01/18/2026

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Soledad Molina, a 45-year-old Portland mother of four, fell behind on her electricity bills last year after losing her house cleaning job. She's one of nearly 58,000 residents who had their power disconnected as electric rates have soared. Experts predict bills could climb significantly in future years as utilities grapple with state climate mandates and a surging appetite for energy from data centers. 

For Soledad Molina and her four children, the basics — light, heat, cooling, even a way to cook — are under constant threat.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/01/will-consumers-pay-for-oregons-climate-ambitions-data-center-boom.html

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