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Amazon Data Centers in Mississippi Drive Up Electricity Bills for Local Residents, Report Finds
Key Takeaways
- Amazon's three planned data centers in Mississippi have already raised electricity bills for local residents by at least $10.60 per month.
- A report by Synapse estimates that Entergy Mississippi customers have paid $38 million as of March 2026 for data center infrastructure, with costs expected to reach $74 million by year-end.
- The costs are hidden in utility bills and not separately itemized, making it difficult for customers to see the impact.
- Amazon announced data centers in Madison and Warren counties, prompting Entergy to build new gas-fired plants and solar facilities costing nearly $4 billion.
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