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Data Centers and the Ratepayer Pledge | Concord News
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President Trump’s expanded Ratepayer Protection Pledge is rallying nearly 200 new allies—including Republican governors, utility firms, and tech giants—to ensure data center builders pay for their own energy and infrastructure, shielding consumers from rising bills. The move, initially backed by Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, aims to fuel America’s AI dominance while cutting electricity costs for families. Governors in Louisiana, Georgia, Nebraska, and Idaho tout projected savings, framing it as vital for economic competitiveness and national security. Yet critics, including environmental groups citing past rate hikes, and lawmakers pushing a bipartisan bill, question the claims—and some even propose halting new data centers altogether, as New York already has. The debate over who pays for America’s digital future is heating up.
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