Eliza Martin

Eliza Martin, a legal fellow at Harvard, and Ari Peskoe, head of the Electricity Law Initiative, delve into the alarming rise in electricity consumption by data centers. They reveal how ordinary consumers might be footing the bill for Big Tech’s energy demands. A discussion unfolds about the cozy relationship between utilities and tech giants that risks undermining necessary reforms. The complexity of utility pricing, the potential of energy parks, and the urgent need for fair regulations add depth to their insightful analysis.

Eliza Martin, an EELP Fellow at Harvard Law School, joins Ari Peskoe to discuss the financial implications of data centers on utility rates. They unveil how tech giants like Amazon and Google negotiate attractive power rates, affecting everyday consumers. The duo highlights the hidden costs passed to residential ratepayers through opaque contracts and raises concerns about the expansion of infrastructure. They also examine the complex relationship between data centers and utility companies, particularly the environmental and financial challenges posed by co-location with nuclear plants.