House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
Gabe Evans sponsored the bill and argued that data-center expansion should not shift electricity costs onto American households.
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The House passed a bill 417-3 that would encourage utilities to charge AI data centers for the full cost of new power and transmission infrastructure. Supporters called it an initial step toward preventing higher utility bills while preserving state authority over electricity markets.
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Ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and advocate for stronger data-center safeguards
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