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Data Centers, Affordability, and the Ballot Box: What the 2026 Midterms Mean for the Power Industry
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POWER Magazine reported on 2 Nov 2026: Data Centers, Affordability, and the Ballot Box: What the 2026 Midterms Mean for the Power Industry.
Read the full story on POWER MagazinePublic affairs strategists John Ashford and Jared Dubnow examine the political backlash against data centers, the implications for power-sector investment and regulation, and the potential for public opposition to spread to emerging generation technologies.
Context from CEII
Exchange rates and the cost of capital shape every energy project, especially in emerging markets where equipment is priced in dollars.
₦1,348.45 per US dollar, reference rate todayOriginal reporting © POWER Magazine. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
