Trump Gains Support From 23 Governors for Data Center Cost Protections

WHO:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, and Idaho Gov. Brad Little are set to attend the event alongside Brian Kemp.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - President Trump, 23 Republican governors, White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers, major utility companies, data center developers, public power and co-ops.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Governors who signed the pledge include Kay Ivey (Alabama), Brian Kemp (Georgia), Kim Reynolds (Iowa), Mike DeWine (Ohio), Greg Abbott (Texas), Bill Lee (Tennessee), and Spencer Cox (Utah).

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Governors who did not sign the pledge include Phil Scott (Vermont), Kelly Ayotte (New Hampshire), and Ron DeSantis (Florida).

WHAT:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The pledge has been signed by at least 200 companies, including major utilities such as NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, American Electric Power, Southern Co., and Pacific Gas & Electric.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - Data center developers that have signed the pledge include Equinix, Digital Realty, and Prologis.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The increased electricity demand could cause monthly utility bills to rise by 15% to 40% by 2030, according to a recent analysis by ICF.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - Trump stated, “You have to convince your community. You can’t fight it. You have to go with it.”

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - Trump added: “If you don’t take all that money, somebody else is going to take it. You might as well do it yourselves.”

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The pledge has been signed by at least 187 companies, including 55 utilities and 27 data center developers.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The increased electricity demand could cause monthly utility bills to rise by 15% to 40% by 2030, according to a recent analysis by ICF.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The White House has indicated that nearly 200 additional stakeholders, including utilities, data center developers, and governors, have committed to the pledge.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The pledge would cover 80% of all power delivered to U.S. households and businesses.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The pledge has been signed by at least 187 companies, including 55 utilities and 27 data center developers.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - Data center developers that have signed the pledge include Equinix, Digital Realty, and Prologis.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The increased electricity demand could cause monthly utility bills to rise by 15% to 40% by 2030, according to a recent analysis by ICF.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The White House has indicated that PJM Interconnection, which oversees electric power in 13 states, can’t ensure adequate electricity supplies at reasonable prices in the AI-driven boom.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bipartisan bill that would require data centers to bear the costs of grid upgrades.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - Trump stated, “Electricity prices would drop because of the nonbinding pledge, saying there would be a surplus of power.”

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The pledge would cover 80% of all power delivered to U.S. households and businesses.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The increased electricity demand could cause monthly utility bills to rise by 15% to 40% by 2030, according to a recent analysis by ICF.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - Trump stated, “AI is probably the biggest thing anybody’s ever seen, and whoever wins that race is probably going to win, period,” during remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the pledge signing.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The pledge aims to protect American consumers from price hikes due to data center energy and infrastructure requirements, and lower electricity costs for consumers in the long term.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The pledge is non-binding but includes an addendum for governors committing them to "implement the principles established in the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, to the greatest extent possible in our respective positions."

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - Trump stated, “Electricity bills for American families will actually come down. They’re going to have a lot of electricity left over, and they’ll put that into the grid.”

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The pledge would cover 80% of all power delivered to U.S. households and businesses.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Trump described data centers as "big, strong, bold, and Money Machines" in a social media post last week.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Nearly 200 stakeholders, including major utility companies and data center developers, have signed Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - President Trump is expanding his plan to protect households from utility costs tied to data centers.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - 23 governors signed Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The pledge aims to protect American consumers from price hikes due to data center energy and infrastructure requirements.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The pledge is non-binding but includes an addendum for governors to implement its principles.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Electricity costs have increased by about 4% from the previous year, and energy costs have risen by 16%.

WHERE:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The announcement is expected to take place at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Data centers are being constructed in various locations across the United States, including Nashville, Virginia suburbs, rural Utah, small towns in New Jersey, and Palm Beach, Florida.

WHEN:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Trump is expected to announce the support of the 23 governors at an event on July 23, 2026.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The Ratepayer Protection Pledge was first put forward by the White House in March.

WHY:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The opposition to data centers has become a bipartisan issue, with voters concerned about the environmental impact and the potential for increased living costs in their communities.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - Opposition to data centers has spiraled into a bipartisan issue, with voters worried about the environmental impact and the prospect of data centers making their communities more expensive and less livable.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Trump campaigned in the 2024 election on bringing down prices, but electricity costs are up by about 4% from last year and energy costs have increased by 16%.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The president first announced the pledge with leading AI and tech companies in March, but that initial commitment has done little to comfort voters who are already grappling with affordability issues.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. maintaining its edge in AI technology, stating, “AI is probably the biggest thing anybody’s ever seen, and whoever wins that race is probably going to win, period.”

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The support of the 23 governors builds on an effort that began with seven of the world's largest tech companies signing the pledge in March.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - The pledge is part of Trump's campaign to bring down prices and address the affordability crunch facing American families.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Trump has defended data centers amid community resistance, emphasizing their importance for the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

HOW:

[12:02 p.m. ET] - ABC News - The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bipartisan bill that would require data centers to bear the costs of grid upgrades.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The White House has complained that PJM Interconnection, which oversees electric power in 13 states, can’t ensure adequate electricity supplies at reasonable prices in the AI-driven boom.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - AP News - The White House has indicated that nearly 200 additional stakeholders, including utilities, data center developers, and governors, have committed to the pledge.

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers stated, "The President’s bold action is turning data centers into engines of growth for local communities, while cementing America’s dominance in the global AI race."

[12:02 p.m. ET] - USA Today - Companies that sign the pledge agree to cover their own costs instead of passing them on to consumers.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 16:23 UTC)

A significant pledge has been signed by at least 200 companies, including major utilities like NextEra Energy and Duke Energy, as well as data center developers such as Equinix and Digital Realty. Trump emphasized the need for communities to adapt, stating, “You have to convince your community. You can’t fight it,” while also warning that if they don’t take advantage of available funds, others will. Meanwhile, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bipartisan bill that mandates data centers to cover the costs of necessary grid upgrades, addressing growing concerns about the environmental impact and rising utility bills that could increase by 15% to 40% by 2030.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 12:22 UTC)

A significant pledge has been signed by at least 187 companies, including 55 utilities and 27 data center developers, which aims to cover 80% of all power delivered to U.S. households and businesses. However, a recent analysis by ICF warns that the increased electricity demand could lead to monthly utility bills rising by 15% to 40% by 2030. Amid growing bipartisan opposition to data centers over their environmental impact and potential to make communities less livable, the White House has expressed concerns that PJM Interconnection cannot ensure adequate electricity supplies at reasonable prices during this AI-driven boom.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 01:25 UTC)

A significant pledge has been signed by at least 187 companies, including 55 utilities and major data center developers like Equinix, Digital Realty, and Prologis. Meanwhile, a recent analysis by ICF warns that increased electricity demand could lead to monthly utility bills rising by 15% to 40% by 2030. In response to these challenges, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bipartisan bill requiring data centers to cover the costs of necessary grid upgrades.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 00:17 UTC)

Trump announced that a nonbinding pledge could lead to a surplus of power, potentially dropping electricity prices and covering 80% of all power delivered to U.S. households and businesses. However, a recent analysis by ICF warns that increased electricity demand could result in monthly utility bills rising by 15% to 40% by 2030. This comes amid growing bipartisan opposition to data centers, as voters express concerns over their environmental impact and the potential for increased living costs in their communities.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 21:19 UTC)

President Trump emphasized the significance of artificial intelligence, stating, “AI is probably the biggest thing anybody’s ever seen, and whoever wins that race is probably going to win, period,” during his remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency while signing a new pledge. This non-binding pledge aims to protect American consumers from price hikes related to data center energy and infrastructure, with an addendum encouraging governors to implement its principles as much as possible. Despite the initial announcement of this pledge with leading AI and tech companies back in March, many voters remain concerned about rising electricity and energy costs, which have increased by about 4% and 16% respectively from the previous year.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 19:25 UTC)

Trump has announced a new pledge aimed at reducing electricity bills for American families, stating that they will have excess electricity to contribute back to the grid, which would cover 80% of all power delivered to households and businesses. He highlighted the significance of maintaining a competitive edge in AI technology, calling it a crucial race for the future. The White House revealed that nearly 200 stakeholders, including utilities and data center developers, have committed to this initiative.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 18:23 UTC)

In a significant development, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, and Idaho Governor Brad Little are set to join Georgia Governor Brian Kemp at an upcoming event. Nearly 200 stakeholders, including major utility companies and data center developers, have signed Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which has gained support from 23 governors, building on an initiative that started with seven of the world's largest tech companies back in March. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers emphasized that the President's bold action is transforming data centers into engines of growth for local communities and solidifying America's position in the global AI race.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 17:27 UTC)

President Trump is expanding his plan to protect households from rising utility costs associated with data centers, with 23 Republican governors signing his Ratepayer Protection Pledge. The pledge, which aims to shield American consumers from price hikes due to energy demands, is non-binding but encourages governors to adopt its principles, as electricity costs have risen by about 4% and energy costs by 16% in the past year. Trump is expected to announce the support of these governors at an event at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 23, 2026.