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House proposes bill to advance data center buildout speed
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There could be some good news coming for beaten down.
或許會有好消息傳來，讓股價低迷的（公司）得以反彈。
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Corwee, another data center centric companies.
Corwee，另一批以資料中心為核心的公司
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Courtesy of Washington, DC.
這要歸功於華盛頓當局。
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Armony Wilkins joins us now with much more in this story.
Armony Wilkins 現在加入我們，帶來更多關於這個故事的資訊。
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Emily, good morning.
早安，Emily。
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Good morning, Frankly.
早安，Frankly。
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Yeah, building and powering data centers,
沒錯，興建與供電資料中心
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it could become much faster under a measure
在某項措施下，它可能會變得快得多
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that the House was seeking to advance today.
眾議院今天試圖推動的那項措施
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Now this bill would do a number of things,
而這項法案將會帶來多項改變，
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but overall it shortens timelines to get permits
但整體而言，它會縮短取得許可的時程。
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by limiting environmental reviews.
藉由限制環境審查。
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And that includes legal challenges to projects.
這也包括了對相關計畫的法律挑戰。
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And that could allow data centers to get online much faster.
而這可能讓資料中心更快上線營運。
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The data center coalition says that while building
資料中心聯盟表示，雖然興建
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a data center can take roughly two years,
興建一座資料中心大約需要兩年時間
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building power can take up to five years,
興建電力設施可能長達五年
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and transmission can take up to 10.
而輸電工程可能長達十年。
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I spoke with Congressman Bruce Westerman.
我與國會議員布魯斯·韋斯特曼談過。
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He's the sponsor of the bill.
他是這項法案的提案人。
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And he said that it will also help increase energy production,
而且他提到，這也有助於提升能源產出，
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which could lower electricity costs in areas
這可能降低當地的電力成本
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with those data centers.
搭配那些資料中心。
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These data centers use huge amounts of energy.
這些資料中心耗用大量能源。
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What we want to do is be able to protect residential
我們希望能夠保障住宅用戶，並且避免電價飆升。
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and commercial and industrial consumers
以及商業與工業用戶
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and not have a spike in energy costs
並且防止能源成本飆升
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because the demand gets so high and we can't supply enough.
因為需求暴增而我們供不應求。
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While there is a widespread support for the bill
雖然該法案獲得廣泛支持
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from OpenAI and Micron to the Chamber of Commerce,
從 OpenAI 和美光，到商會，
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the bill does face a major hurdle today
該法案今天確實面臨重大阻礙
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because a group of Republicans from coastal states
因為一群來自沿海州的共和黨人士
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say they will oppose advancing the measure
表示他們將反對推動此項措施
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because it has a provision that would limit
因為其中一項條款將會限制
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the Trump administration's ability
川普政府的能力
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to block offshore wing projects.
阻擋離岸風電計畫。
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Now, if Republican leaders in the House can find a way
那麼，如果眾議院的共和黨領袖能找到方法
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to sway their members before the procedural vote,
在程序性投票前說服他們的黨員
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the permitting reform bill is likely to get bipartisan support
那麼，許可改革法案很可能會獲得跨黨派的支持
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when it does get a final vote later this week.
等到本週稍晚它真的進行最終表決時。
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法蘭克？
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House proposes bill to advance data center buildout speed

📝 影片摘要

本單元聚焦於美國眾議院提出的一項法案，旨在加速資料中心的建置與供電進程。該法案透過限制環境審查與法律挑戰，大幅縮短許可審批時間。報導中指出，建置資料中心本身約需兩年，但電力設施與輸電線路可能耗時五年至十年，凸顯法規瓶頸。支持者如Open AI與美光認為這有助於提升能源產能並穩定電價，但法案面臨來自沿海州共和黨人的反對，因其可能限制政府阻擋離岸風電計畫的能力。這段財經新聞分析了政策對科技基礎設施與能源市場的潛在影響。

📌 重點整理

  • ✓ 法案目的：眾議院提案加速資料中心建置與供電。
  • ✓ 法規鬆綁：透過限制環境審查與法律挑戰來縮短許可時程。
  • ✓ 建置時程差異：電力設施需5年，輸電線路需10年，比資料中心本體（2年）更久。
  • ✓ 能源成本：法案旨在增加能源供應，防止電價因需求過高而飆漲。
  • ✓ 支持陣營：Open AI、美光（Micron）與商會（Chamber of Commerce）表示支持。
  • ✓ 政治阻力：沿海州共和黨人反對，因法案限制阻擋離岸風電的能力。
  • ✓ 發起人：眾議員布魯斯·韋斯特曼（Bruce Westerman）為該法案發起人。
  • ✓ 核心影響：加速AI與科技產業的基礎建設擴張。
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跌深的
beaten down
提供
courtesy of
措施
measure
許可證
permits
法律挑戰
legal challenges
上線
online
聯盟
coalition
發起人
sponsor
飆升
spike
障礙
hurdle

🔍 自訂查詢

📚 共 10 個重點單字
beaten down /ˈbiːtən daʊn/ adjective phrase
reduced in price or value significantly; in this context, refers to a stock or sector that has performed poorly.
跌深的；被壓低的（指股價或市場表現疲軟）。
📝 例句
"THERE COULD BE SOME GOOD NEWS COMING FOR BEATEN DOWN CORE."
→ 對於跌深的 Core 來說，可能有利好消息。
✨ 延伸例句
"Investors are looking for value in beaten down stocks."
→ 投資者正在尋找跌深股票的價值。
courtesy of /ˈkɜːrtəsi əv/ preposition
given or provided by; as a gift or courtesy from.
由...提供；承蒙...的好意。
📝 例句
"WE HAVE ANOTHER DATA CENTER CENTRIC COMPANIES COURTESY OF WASHINGTON DC."
→ 我們還有另一家以資料中心為核心的公司，這要感謝華盛頓特區。
✨ 延伸例句
"The event was courtesy of our main sponsor."
→ 此活動由我們的主要贊助商提供。
measure /ˈmeʒər/ noun
a legislative proposal or action taken to achieve a goal.
措施；法案（指立法機構提出的議案）。
📝 例句
"IT COULD BECOME MUCH FASTER UNDER A MEASURE THAT THE HOUSE WAS SEEKING TO ADVANCE TODAY."
→ 在眾議院尋求推動的一項措施下，進程可能會變得快得多。
✨ 延伸例句
"The government introduced new measures to curb inflation."
→ 政府推出了抑制通膨的新措施。
permits /ˈpɜːrmɪts/ noun (plural)
official documents giving authorization to do something.
許可證；執照。
📝 例句
"NOW, THIS BILL WOULD DO A NUMBER OF THINGS, BUT OVERALL, IT SHORTENS TIMELINES TO GET PERMITS BY LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS."
→ 現在，這項法案將會做很多事，但總體而言，它透過限制環境審查縮短了取得許可的時間表。
✨ 延伸例句
"The company is still waiting for building permits."
→ 該公司仍在等待建築許可。
legal challenges /ˈliːɡəl ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/ noun phrase
lawsuits or objections filed in court to dispute a project or decision.
法律挑戰；訴訟。
📝 例句
"AND THAT INCLUDES LEGAL CHALLENGES TO PROJECTS."
→ 這也包括對專案的法律挑戰。
✨ 延伸例句
"The new law faced several legal challenges."
→ 新法律面臨了幾項法律挑戰。
online /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ adjective/adverb
connected to or available through a computer system or network; operational.
上線；在線；運作中。
📝 例句
"AND THAT COULD ALLOW DATA CENTERS TO GET ONLINE MUCH FASTER."
→ 這可能讓資料中心更快上線。
✨ 延伸例句
"The new app will be online next week."
→ 新應用程式將於下週上線。
coalition /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ noun
an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties.
聯盟；聯合體。
📝 例句
"THE DATA CENTER COALITION SAYS THAT WHILE BUILDING A DATA CENTER CAN TAKE ROUGHLY TWO YEARS..."
→ 資料中心聯盟表示，雖然興建一座資料中心可能需要大約兩年...
✨ 延伸例句
"A coalition of environmental groups protested the decision."
→ 環保團體聯盟抗議該決定。
sponsor /ˈspɒnsər/ noun
a person or organization that proposes a bill or resolution.
發起人；提案人。
📝 例句
"I SPOKE WITH CONGRESSMAN BRUCE WESTERMAN. HE'S THE SPONSOR OF THE BILL..."
→ 我採訪了國會議員布魯斯·韋斯特曼。他是這項法案的發起人...
✨ 延伸例句
"The senator is the sponsor of the new healthcare bill."
→ 該參議員是新醫療法案的發起人。
spike /spaɪk/ noun
a sudden large increase.
飆升；激增。
📝 例句
"WHAT WE WANT TO DO IS BE ABLE TO PROTECT... AND NOT HAVE A SPIKE IN ENERGY COSTS..."
→ 我們希望能夠保護...避免能源成本飆升...
✨ 延伸例句
"There was a spike in demand during the holiday season."
→ 假期期間需求激增。
hurdle /ˈhɜːrdl/ noun
an obstacle or difficulty to be overcome.
障礙；難關。
📝 例句
"THE BILL DOES FACE A MAJOR HURDLE TODAY..."
→ 該法案今天確實面臨一大阻礙...
✨ 延伸例句
"Passing the bill through Congress was a major hurdle."
→ 讓法案在國會通過是一大難關。
🎯 共 10 題測驗

1 What is the primary purpose of the bill proposed by the House? 眾議院提出的這項法案主要目的是什麼？ What is the primary purpose of the bill proposed by the House?

眾議院提出的這項法案主要目的是什麼？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

The bill aims to shorten timelines for permits and legal challenges to get data centers online faster.

該法案旨在縮短許可審批和法律挑戰的時間，以讓資料中心更快上線。

2 According to the Data Center Coalition, how long can it take to build transmission lines? 根據資料中心聯盟的說法，興建輸電線路可能需要多久？ According to the Data Center Coalition, how long can it take to build transmission lines?

根據資料中心聯盟的說法，興建輸電線路可能需要多久？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 C

The video states that building a data center takes roughly two years, power facilities take up to five years, and transmission takes up to ten years.

影片指出興建資料中心約需兩年，電力設施需五年，而輸電線路則需十年。

3 Who is the sponsor of the bill mentioned in the report? 報導中提到的法案發起人是誰？ Who is the sponsor of the bill mentioned in the report?

報導中提到的法案發起人是誰？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 C

Congressman Bruce Westerman is identified as the sponsor of the bill.

國會議員布魯斯·韋斯特曼被確認為該法案的發起人。

4 What is the expected effect of the bill on electricity costs in data center areas? 該法案預期對資料中心所在地區的電力成本有何影響？ What is the expected effect of the bill on electricity costs in data center areas?

該法案預期對資料中心所在地區的電力成本有何影響？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

The bill sponsor stated that increasing energy production could lower electricity costs in areas with data centers.

法案發起人表示，增加能源產能可能會降低資料中心所在地區的電力成本。

5 Which of the following organizations supports the bill? 下列哪個組織支持該法案？ Which of the following organizations supports the bill?

下列哪個組織支持該法案？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 C

The video mentions widespread support from Open AI, Micron, and the Chamber of Commerce.

影片提到Open AI、美光與商會（Chamber of Commerce）的廣泛支持。

6 Why are some Republicans from coastal states opposing the bill? 為何部分沿海州的共和黨人反對該法案？ Why are some Republicans from coastal states opposing the bill?

為何部分沿海州的共和黨人反對該法案？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 C

The opposition stems from a provision that would limit the Trump administration's ability to block offshore wind projects.

反對的原因在於該法案包含一條限制川普政府阻擋離岸風電計畫能力的條款。

7 What specific method does the bill use to shorten timelines? 該法案具體使用什麼方法來縮短時程？ What specific method does the bill use to shorten timelines?

該法案具體使用什麼方法來縮短時程？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

The bill shortens timelines by limiting environmental reviews and legal challenges.

該法案透過限制環境審查和法律挑戰來縮短時程。

8 Who is the reporter covering this story? 誰是報導這則新聞的記者？ Who is the reporter covering this story?

誰是報導這則新聞的記者？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

Emily Wilkins is the reporter joining the show to discuss the story.

艾蜜莉·威爾金斯是加入節目討論此新聞的記者。

9 What is the specific concern regarding energy demand mentioned in the video? 影片中提到的關於能源需求的具體擔憂是什麼？ What is the specific concern regarding energy demand mentioned in the video?

影片中提到的關於能源需求的具體擔憂是什麼？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

The concern is that demand will spike so high that the system cannot supply enough energy.

擔憂在於需求會飆升得太高，導致系統無法供應足夠的能源。

10 Which company is mentioned as a supporter alongside Open AI? 除了Open AI，哪家公司被提及為支持者？ Which company is mentioned as a supporter alongside Open AI?

除了Open AI，哪家公司被提及為支持者？

✅ 正確！ ❌ 錯誤，正確答案是 B

The video lists Open AI and Micron as companies supporting the bill.

影片列出Open AI與美光（Micron）為支持該法案的公司。

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