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flag AI demand is driving U.S. power line expansion, sparking local opposition over land use and costs.

flag AI-driven demand from data centers is accelerating the construction of high-voltage power lines across the U.S., sparking opposition from landowners, communities, and regulators. flag Projects like a proposed 500-kilovolt line in Pennsylvania, intended to supply power to tech hubs, face resistance due to wide corridors, towering steel structures, and impacts on farmland, homes, and landscapes. flag While utilities argue the expansion is essential for grid reliability and meeting surging energy needs—projected to nearly double transmission spending by 2028—critics question the necessity, cost, environmental impact, and lack of local benefits. flag Opposition is growing in states including Texas, West Virginia, and across the Midwest, with some lawmakers pushing to streamline permitting and tech firms exploring private power solutions.

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