Utility companies promise to spare us from AI’s energy bill

Utility companies and data center developers in the US have pledged to protect consumers from increased electricity bills due to the AI boom. Nearly 200 organizations have signed President Donald Trump's "rate payer protection pledge", aiming to safeguard average citizens from footing the AI bill. The pledge, introduced in March, has not yet alleviated concerns, but more companies are expected to be announced as signatories, including major players like NextEra Energy and Duke Energy. The White House is expected to reveal the new signatories, with the list including prominent energy and data center companies.

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