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March 5, 2026
Big Tech Firms Sign Trump Pledge to Have Data Centers Pay for Their Own Power Use
Major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, have signed onto President Donald Trump’s “ratepayer protection pledge,” vowing to secure their own power for data centers and prevent costs from trickling down to homeowners.
TL;DR
- Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Oracle, xAI, and OpenAI have signed the "ratepayer protection pledge."
- Companies will build, bring, or buy all new energy needed for their data centers and pay for associated infrastructure upgrades.
- The pledge includes negotiating separate rate structures with utilities and investing in local communities.
- Companies will also coordinate with grid operators to provide backup generation resources during scarcity.
- This initiative aims to prevent rising electricity costs for homeowners, driven by increased data center energy demand.
- The Trump administration claims federal approvals for energy projects will be expedited to 2-4 weeks.
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