Trump expands pledge to protect you from high utility bills from AI data centers

Trump expands pledge to protect you from high utility bills from AI data centers highlights the growing political fight over AI-driven energy demand. Speaking at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, President Donald Trump brought in governors and electricity companies to build on a voluntary pledge he first announced with major AI and tech firms in March. The White House said nearly 200 additional stakeholders, including utilities, data center developers, and governors, have committed. Trump argued electricity bills for American families will drop due to surplus power and urged executives to persuade local communities. The pledge is nonbinding and is intended to cover 80% of power delivered to U.S. households and businesses. The article also cites analysis by ICF suggesting monthly utility bills could rise 15% to 40% by 2030, even as resistance grows over affordability, jobs, and potential national-security risks.