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On March 4, 2026, the White House released the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, where seven tech companies committed to self-supplying power for their hyperscale data centers. This includes building or acquiring new energy resources and funding necessary infrastructure upgrades to prevent costs being passed to consumers.

The companies also pledged to negotiate separate rate structures with utilities, hire locally, and coordinate with grid operators to improve reliability. This Pledge signals opportunities for joint ventures and partnerships to meet growing energy demands while addressing existing constraints such as rising costs and labor shortages in the sector.