Hyperscaler groups endorse Senate permitting deal despite potential grid cost increases

Major data center industry groups backing the Senate's transmission permitting reform signal willingness to absorb potentially doubled grid connection costs to accelerate infrastructure buildout.

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 12:27 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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12d Latitude Media Are data centers ready to pay double to unclog the grid? — Two groups representing hyperscalers have endorsed the Senate permitting deal, which would force higher costs on the industry.

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