Ratepayer Protection Act passes through House, targeting data centers' electricity costs

News ClipNonStop Local KHQ·WA·9/16/2026

The Ratepayer Protection Act has successfully passed through the state House. This legislation aims to address and potentially regulate the electricity costs associated with data centers. The act signifies a governmental effort to manage the financial impact of data center energy consumption on ratepayers.

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Gov: Washington State House
Ratepayer Protection Act passes through House, targeting data centers' electricity costs  NonStop Local KHQ