
Bipartisan bill proposes data centers pay for power grid upgrades
News ClipUnbiased. Straight Facts.·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC·6/24/2026
A bipartisan bill is under consideration by a House Energy and Commerce Committee panel, which proposes that data center developers contribute to the costs of power grid upgrades. This measure aims to address the increasing strain on the electricity grid caused by the growing demand from the AI industry and data centers.
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A House Energy and Commerce Committee panel will consider a bipartisan bill requiring data center developers to help cover power grid upgrade costs for their rising electricity demand.