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The city of Kuna, Idaho, will host the 620-acre Gemstone Technology Park data center, which has raised concerns among nearby residents about possible electricity rate increases. The city approved rezoning for the project last year.

Local resident Sherry Agnew expressed fears that her power rates could rise, particularly as she is a senior citizen. House Bill 756 aims to mandate that new power users requiring 20 megawatts or more cover their own infrastructure costs, which would help prevent rate increases for other customers.