Gov. Mike DeWine signs Trump pledge pushing data centers to pay for power
News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·OH·7/23/2026
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a pledge initiated by former President Donald Trump, committing to make data centers pay for the full cost of the power they consume. This action indicates a statewide push to shift energy cost burdens away from other ratepayers and onto data center operators.
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Gov. Mike DeWine signs Trump pledge pushing data centers to pay for power The Columbus Dispatch