House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs
Mike Johnson said the bill balances local protections with continued American AI development.
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House passes Gabe Evans’ bill aiming to prevent data centers from driving up electricity costs5 articles·5 sources·Avg cred 92/100
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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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