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AI Power Pledge Expands to Protect Ratepayers | Annapolis News
The Trump administration is expanding its voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge to shield American households from rising electricity bills driven by booming AI data centers. Building on March’s commitments from Google and Microsoft, the new coalition includes governors, utilities, and developers—covering roughly 80% of U.S. electricity use. The goal? Keep AI innovation humming without passing costs to consumers, as demand surges and grid upgrades loom. But with no legal teeth, critics question whether this voluntary pact can truly prevent future rate hikes as AI scales. Listen in comfort:Get…
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