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Associated PressSep 16, 2026Wire Service

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.

House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
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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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