# AI Data Centers and Your Power Bill | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-07-24T23:44:09+00:00
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The White House just expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge, bringing on over 200 new utilities and tech giants to ensure AI data centers pay for their massive energy use — so your power bill doesn’t get crushed. Now covering 80% of U.S. electricity, this pledge shields 260 million Americans from rising costs as data centers — some using as much power as small cities — multiply across the country. Big players like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft led the charge earlier this year, but now the push is national, responding to public concern. With energy demand from these centers expected to triple by 2028, this move balances innovation with affordability — making sure tech progress doesn’t come at the expense of everyday consumers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9fc074702b2a6148

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