The Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at addressing the financial impact of data centers on electric bills, is progressing in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation would mandate that states evaluate standards that would shift costs to technology companies. The move comes as lawmakers respond to growing concerns regarding the effects of extensive AI infrastructure.
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Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Advances in House
The Ratepayer Protection Act is gaining support in the House, focusing on the financial implications of data centers on electric bills. The bipartisan bill would require states to assess standards that could allocate costs to tech companies, amid increasing public concern over AI infrastructure.
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