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A Disturbing Trend of Land Grabbing for the Sake of Transmission Lines to Power AI and Data Centers

Consumers are getting the bill for new Data Center increased demand

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Stu Turley
Aug 20, 2025
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In the race to fuel the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, a troubling pattern is emerging across the United States: the aggressive use of eminent domain to seize private land for high-voltage transmission lines. These infrastructure projects, designed primarily to support the massive energy demands of tech giants like Am…

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