Trump Expands AI Pledge to Keep Your Electric Bill Down
News Clip1:20First Alert 6·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC·7/24/2026
President Trump expanded his "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. This pledge aims to ensure that AI data centers, not everyday consumers, bear the cost of surging electricity demand. While the pledge now includes 23 Republican governors and over 200 stakeholders, experts note its voluntary nature means real protections depend on state regulators enacting it into law.
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President Trump is expanding his "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" — a commitment aimed at making sure AI data centers, not everyday consumers, foot the bill for surging electricity demand.
⚡ Originally signed by 7 AI companies in March, the pledge now includes 23 Republican governors and 200+ stakeholders
🏛️ Announcement made at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington
⚠️ Experts warn the pledge is still voluntary — real protections depend on state regulators acting to make it law
📺 Report by Stetson Miller | Washington News Bureau
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