Get Off My Grid

Bring Back the Bustle

Get Off My Grid

Nov 17 2025 | 00:18:16

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Show Notes

Get off my grid. One of the knocks against data centers is the increase in utility bills and pollution caused by data center energy consumption. The issue of who should pay utility rate increases caused by data center consumption is so clear that it wouldn’t warrant discussion—if everyday Americans weren’t being saddled with the bill. Welcome to Bring Back the Bustle, a podcast about revitalizing rural America. I’m Shavon Jones, your host. I’m also a lawyer. When the court system has to make a policy decision about who should pay a bill, judges usually place the burden on the party […]

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