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AI Power Pledge Expands to Protect Ratepayers | Bozeman News
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Trump’s updated Ratepayer Protection Pledge aims to shield homeowners and businesses from soaring electricity bills as AI data centers surge in demand—forcing tech giants to pay for the extra power and grid upgrades they need, not everyday ratepayers. Though first introduced in March with major players like Google and Microsoft on board, this expanded version now includes governors and utilities covering 80% of U.S. electricity use. Voluntary and non-binding, critics question its real impact as AI power needs grow, while the White House touts it as a way to advance American tech leadership without burdening consumers.
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