House passes bill to limit data center cost shifts to other ratepayers

The legislation would prevent large electricity consumers like data centers from shifting infrastructure costs onto residential and small-business customers, formalizing restrictions already being adopted state-by-state but facing uncertain

First covered Sep 17, 2026 · 7:31 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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9d Utility Dive House passes ratepayer protection bill to limit data center cost shifts — The bill would “largely reinforce” a transition that is already underway as more states adopt large-load tariffs and is unlikely to pass the Senate before the…

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