Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters
President Trump announced that nearly 200 firms have signed a non-binding pledge to protect US consumers from costs associated with the AI datacenter build-out. The move comes amid public concern over rising electricity bills.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is straining the power grid, creating a significant political and economic challenge for the administration.
Assembly tents at the Stargate AI datacenter construction site in Abilene, Texas, seen in 2025. Assembly tents at the Stargate AI datacenter construction site in Abilene, Texas, seen in 2025. Donald Trump Trump says nearly 200 firms have signed pledge to protect Americans from costs arising from datacenters ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ president has touted is non-binding as people continue to struggle with rising bills
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump has announced that about 200 entities have signed on to his non-binding “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”, expanding a voluntary commitment which claims to ensure US consumers will not bear the cost of the AI datacenter build-out.
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