Trump Assures No Electricity Rate Hike Due to Data Centers, Praises Microsoft
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.
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US President Donald Trump guaranteed that the construction of large data centers will not impact electricity rates for American citizens. This assurance is part of efforts to control consumer prices amid rising costs since the April 2025 import tariffs.
In August 2025, electricity bills increased by 6% compared to the previous year, driven by energy consumption from these data centers. Trump praised Microsoft for its commitment to manage electricity consumption without burdening Americans.
Microsoft has not commented yet but has acknowledged its focus on minimizing local impacts. The company is continuing to build several facilities while halting plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin.
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