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On September 16, 2026, the House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, which seeks to address the rising electricity costs associated with data centers. The bill encourages states to adopt standards that would require tech companies to bear these costs, though it does not compel them to regulate.
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On September 16, 2026, the House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, which seeks to address the rising electricity costs associated with data centers. The bill encourages states to adopt standards that would require tech companies to bear these costs, though it does not compel them to regulate.
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