First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability
First data center bill clears House as both parties scramble for answers on affordability

A bill aimed at preventing data center energy costs from raising electric bills for families passed the House with bipartisan support.

The Ratepayer Protection Act addresses concerns that the rapid expansion of data centers to power artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency operations could significantly increase electricity rates for residential and business customers.

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