# Americans Say Rising Utility Costs Are Straining Their Budgets. They’re Blaming Data Centers

- Source: CNET
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:38:02+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/americans-say-rising-utility-costs-are-straining-their-budgets-theyre-blaming-data-centers/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/americans-say-rising-utility-costs-are-straining-their-budgets-they-re-21bf46/

1 in 5 households have cut back on groceries because of energy bills, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.

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