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Utility stocks face political risk from AI data center grid costs

MarketWatch says state regulators are requiring Big Tech to fund more of its own grid build-out, which could pressure traditional utilities.

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Utilities stocks could be exposed to a political and regulatory backlash tied to the power build-out for AI data centers, according to MarketWatch.

The outlet points to a shift in how grid upgrades are funded, saying state regulators are pushing Big Tech to pay for its own grid build-out rather than relying on traditional utility mechanisms.

That change, MarketWatch argues, creates risk for traditional utility stocks as regulators seek to address concerns about who bears the costs of expanding the electric grid.

MarketWatch frames the issue as a political reckoning that could affect investor expectations for utilities moving forward.

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