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

Republican governors and various stakeholders have joined President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which aims to ensure that data center costs aren't passed on to consumers. This voluntary initiative, originally signed by Trump in March, seeks to shield ratepayers from financial burdens related to data center construction and operations. The involvement of GOP governors underscores the bipartisan effort to address concerns over energy costs and infrastructure investments, highlighting the broader implications for economic and regulatory policies.