Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers

Trump is expanding a nonbinding pledge to shield US households from electricity cost increases caused by data center demand, now covering 80% of delivered US power. The pledge requires data centre operators to pay above-market rates, but US regional grids are already severely strained with transmission congestion surging 81% in 2025.

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