Lawmakers Back Bill to Shield Consumers From AI Power Costs

House to vote on bill to rein in AI data center utility costs

The bipartisan legislation would create a regulatory framework states could adopt to prevent data center-related energy costs from being passed on to consumers.

Lawmakers back bill to shield consumers from AI power costs

The debate over who should pay for AI infrastructure is becoming a major political issue.

What Is This Bipartisan Data Center Bill Really About?

You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free.Inside WashingtonWhat is this bipartisan data center bill really about?On Tuesday, Congress will consider the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to make data centers responsible for their costs to the energy grid. The premise sounds good—but some critics say all it woul…

AI Data Center “Ratepayer Protection Act” is Cynical Handout to Big Tech

Bill fails to protect from skyrocketing electricity rates, alarming water consumption and increased fossil fuel pollution The post AI Data Center “Ratepayer Protection Act” is Cynical Handout to Big Tech appeared first on Food & Water Watch.

List of Lawmakers Backing AI Data Center Bill to Keep Electricity Costs Low

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is backing legislation aimed at preventing American households and small businesses from footing the bill for the power infrastructure needed to support the country's rapidly expanding AI data center industry. The Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340),…