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House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy

NBC Business·September 16, 2026·1 min read
House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy

The House passed bipartisan legislation to shield consumers from higher energy costs driven by data centers. The bill responds to growing public pressure over the energy demands of large tech facilities, which have been blamed for rising electricity prices. It aims to regulate how data centers are charged for power, ensuring costs are not passed on to households.

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