President Trump expands data center utility bill pledge

President Trump expanded the 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' to prevent data centers from increasing utility costs for consumers, with 23 Republican governors and 200 stakeholders joining. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry highlighted Meta's commitment to covering all costs for a data center infrastructure project, potentially saving ratepayers $2.6 billion. Experts noted the pledge is voluntary and requires state-level action to become effective.