House passes bill to shield households from data center energy costs
Evans introduced the bill and argued that states should have a standard for making large data centers cover their infrastructure costs.
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The House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, 417-3, requiring large data centers to cover specified energy and grid upgrade costs. Supporters say it can protect households, while some Democrats argue stronger limits are needed.
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