Trump data center energy plan targets rising electricity prices amid AI boom

Trump data center energy plan targets rising electricity prices amid AI boom
Trump data center energy plan seeks to ensure tech giants pay for their power needs, as rising electricity costs become a political flashpoint ahead of midterm elections. Trump data center energy plan is set to take center stage as President Donald Trump outlines new efforts to prevent artificial intelligence expansion from driving up electricity bills for American households. During his upcoming State of the Union address , Trump is expected to spotlight an initiative designed to ensure technology companies bear the financial burden of powering their rapidly expanding network of energy-hungry data centers. The Trump data center energy plan reflects mounting concerns inside the White House that soaring demand for computing power — fueled by artificial intelligence development — could strain power grids, inflate infrastructure costs and ultimately raise utility rates for consumers already grappling with higher living expenses. According to administration officials familiar with the effort,…