https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centers#u1199Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:47:08 +0000Senator Elizabeth Warren has expanded her inquiry into KKR, BlackRock, Blackstone, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, demanding transaction details for their data center investments. She claims these deals worsen electricity costs and environmental impact, while independent analysis suggests data centers play a role in rising utility bills—though not at the scale Warren has highlighted. Her office has formally requested operational and financial data from the firms. Warren has also proposed taxing data center companies to offset costs for consumers.What's confirmed:Senator Elizabeth Warre https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centers#u810Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0000Senator Elizabeth Warren has formally requested transaction details from KKR, BlackRock, Blackstone, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners regarding their data center investments, alleging these deals are accelerating electricity demand and consumer costs. The inquiry follows concerns that private equity firms may be profiting from AI-driven grid upgrades while offloading expenses onto households. Warren’s office has sent letters seeking operational and financial data. Independent analysis suggests data centers contribute to rising electricity costs, though not at the scale Warren has emphasi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sen-warren-wants-info-on-private-equity-deals-for-data-centers#u534Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:27:55 +0000Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched a formal inquiry into four major private equity firms—KKR, BlackRock, Blackstone, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners—demanding details on their data center investments. She alleges these deals are driving up electricity demand and utility costs for consumers amid AI-driven power surges. The probe follows warnings that firms may be exploiting grid upgrades to profit while shifting expenses onto households. Warren’s office has sent letters seeking transaction data and operational insights.What's confirmed:Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent letters to KKR,