House moves to keep AI's power costs off your bill

Rules and prices

Laws, rulings and price changes that affect which AI tools you can use or what you pay.

• House votes to make AI data centers pay for their power

  The House passed a bill 417-3 that would require state utility regulators to consider charging data centers the full cost of the new power and lines they need. Supporters called it a first step to protect families and businesses from higher bills.

  Why it matters: If your shop's power bill has climbed, this is the fight over who pays for the new supply AI needs.

  Source: Associated Press · September 16