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New Heinrich bill would shift grid upgrade costs to big electricity users

Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced the GRID Savings Act to require large electricity users, including data centers, to pay for electric grid upgrades — sparing New Mexico families and small businesses from footing the bill.

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