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Schiff Bill Forces Big Data Centers to Fund Grid

5/18/2026

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  • Senator Adam Schiff introduced the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act, forcing data centers above 50 MW to secure independent power.
  • The bill makes facilities fund grid upgrades, bans use of existing plants, and orders the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to revise transmission rules for peak demand.
  • President Donald Trump received March pledges from tech firms to supply their own electricity and cover upgrades, although no Republican senators co-sponsored the measure.