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"Ratepayer Protection Pledge"

As of February 25, 2026, the specific text of the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" initiative is not available as a public, finalized document, as it was recently announced by President Trump during the State of the Union address.
The initiative is a voluntary, non-binding commitment aimed at having major technology companies (such as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI) build their own power generation for AI data centers, rather than relying on the public grid and driving up consumer energy bills.

Where to Find Information on the Pledge:
White House/Official Announcements: The White House scheduled a, event for March 4, 2026, for tech executives to officially sign the pledge, which is expected to be when more concrete details are released.
News Coverage: Detailed reports on the announcement and the planned March 4th event can be found via:
Reuters
LA Times
Nextgov
Bloomberg AI
Corporate Announcements: Individual tech companies, such as Microsoft, have previously mentioned investing in their own energy generation.
The initiative aims to address rising electricity demand from AI, and the pledge is designed to ensure companies pay for their own energy needs.