House Approves Bill Aimed at Preventing Energy Bill Increases from Data Centers
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Ratepayers Protection Act with a vote of 417-3, aimed at preventing energy cost increases for consumers due to new data centers. The bipartisan legislation shifts the responsibility for energy infrastructure costs from consumers to tech companies. Co-sponsored by Representatives Gabe Evans and Kathy Castor, it establishes a federal standard for state regulators regarding large data centers. While the bill addresses energy concerns, it does not tackle recent warnings about AI risks. The Senate has yet to act on similar proposals, and public opposition to data centers remains high, with nearly 70% of surveyed voters against them in their neighborhoods.
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