Trump Assures No Electricity Rate Hike Due to Data Centers, Praises Microsoft
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
President Donald Trump assured that the construction of large data centers will not lead to increased electricity rates for Americans, despite a recent 6% rise in bills attributed to higher energy consumption. He praised Microsoft for its efforts to manage electricity use responsibly while continuing its expansion, although the company has paused plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:26 AM