GOP govs join Trump pledge designed to shield ratepayers from data center costs

Republican governors and key stakeholders have joined President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, an initiative launched in March to prevent data center costs from being passed on to consumers. This move underscores a bipartisan effort to manage the financial impact of tech infrastructure. Given the rapid growth of data centers, this pledge could have significant implications for energy policy and consumer costs, potentially setting a new standard for how tech infrastructure is financed. The involvement of GOP leaders suggests a broader push to address these concerns across party lines.