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El Paso City Council to Address Utility Costs for Data Center Impact on Residents

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The El Paso City Council is set to discuss a proposed policy aimed at safeguarding residential ratepayers from the rising utility costs associated with data centers. This initiative, suggested by Governor Greg Abbott, will be included in the city's legislative agenda for the upcoming 90th Session. The council will also instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to assess whether the local electrical utility grid is covered under this policy. This discussion is crucial as it directly affects the financial burden on residents due to the increasing demand from data centers.

Key Details: • Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday to discuss the policy. • Item number 31 on the agenda. • Governor Greg Abbott's proposal sent on June 10. • City Manager and City Attorney tasked with evaluating the local utility grid.

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