Data Centers Pay, Bills Stay Low | Savannah News

Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge is expanding fast, with major tech firms and Republican leaders rallying behind a bold new plan: data center builders must foot the bill for new power infrastructure, not ratepayers. The goal? Keep electricity prices stable for families while boosting America’s AI and tech edge. Nearly 200 new signatories, including governors from key swing states, are backing the move, touting economic wins and energy cost relief. But critics aren’t buying it—some point to rising electricity prices since Trump took office, while a bipartisan bill and progressive calls for nationwide data center moratoriums signal a fierce debate over how to balance tech growth with energy affordability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0de6bde247e61be8