Congress Moves to Make AI Giants Pay Their Power Bills as Data Centers Strain the Grid
A new bipartisan bill would require AI data centers to cover the full cost of grid upgrades and new generation rather than passing expenses to residential ratepayers. The Ratepayer Protection Act codifies much of Trump’s voluntary pledge while giving states enforcement tools. It arrives as data centers are projected to drive 25% of new U.S. electricity demand by 2030.
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