Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers | The Mighty 790 KFGO

Trump is expanding a Ratepayer Protection Pledge to shield households from electricity cost increases driven by data centre buildout, requiring data centre operators to pay above-market rates to insulate ordinary ratepayers. The pledge now covers 80% of US power delivery, but faces a stress test as regional grids experience record congestion and FERC prepares to address supply-demand imbalances.

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