Data center energy use is projected to double in the next few years, which puts an enormous strain on the American power grid. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that the financial burden of this growth falls on the multi-billion dollar companies driving the demand rather than on average citizens. Without this law, regular people may see their electricity bills continue to climb as utilities build expensive new power plants and transmission lines to keep up with the tech industry's needs. It also addresses grid reliability, helping to prevent blackouts that could occur if data centers overwhelm local power supplies.