The word “demand” can have different meanings depending on the context. When a toddler “demands” a cookie, he or she wants it right away. If you “demand” your teenager turn off his or her phone, it’s not optional. In terms of electricity, demand refers to the amount of power that must be available at any given moment.
Data centers are a hot topic of conversation right now. You’ve probably seen plenty of news articles referencing data centers, their increasing importance in powering our technology-dependent world, and the impact these facilities have on local communities.
To help members understand that not all data centers are the same, or have the same impact, we are answering some commonly asked questions.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up at the end of May and although it was shaped by divided government, we saw that bipartisan agreements were still possible when legislative leaders focused on shared fiscal and operational priorities.
