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AI Data Centers Spike Electricity Prices; Trump Urges Solutions

2/26/2026

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AI data centers contributed to a 6% rise in national electricity prices over the past year.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged tech firms to build their own power plants in the State of the Union address to curb costs.
Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic pledged to cover electricity costs to avoid passing them to residential customers.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly urged guarantees to prevent rising energy prices and ensure community involvement.

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AI data centers contributed to a 6% rise in national electricity prices over the past year.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged tech firms to build their own power plants in the State of the Union address to curb costs.
Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic pledged to cover electricity costs to avoid passing them to residential customers.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly urged guarantees to prevent rising energy prices and ensure community involvement.