Summary:
- This article discusses how the increasing number of data centers in the Appalachian region is leading to higher electricity costs for local residents and businesses.
- Data centers, which are large facilities that store and process digital information, require a lot of energy to power their servers and keep them cool.
- As more data centers are built in the region, the demand for electricity is growing, causing utility companies to raise rates to cover the increased costs of generating and distributing power.