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The House just passed a bold new bill to shield everyday families from skyrocketing electricity bills caused by massive data centers — and it’s sparking a national debate about who should pay for the energy future. Under the Ratepayer Protection Act, any data center using 100 megawatts or more must foot the full cost of power upgrades, not communities. Lawmakers agree: innovation shouldn’t come at the expense of regular folks — especially as AI demands surge. The bill also requires financial guarantees if projects fail, so towns aren’t stuck with unpaid bills. Now it heads to the Senate — where its fate remains uncertain — but this move signals a major shift in how we balance tech progress with energy affordability.

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