Americans, White House wants you to know it is negotiating with Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and others to keep your electricity bills down
Times of India
by TOI TECH DESKFebruary 25, 2026
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The White House is working to strike a deal with major technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and others to ensure they cover their own energy costs for new data centers. This initiative, reportedly set to be announced next month, aims to protect American consumers from rising electricity bills caused by the growing power demands of these facilities. President Donald Trump has emphasized that these tech giants should build their own power plants or invest in renewable energy solutions to avoid passing on higher costs to ratepayers.
The push comes as data centers, especially those supporting artificial intelligence, consume increasingly large amounts of electricity. This has sparked concerns among communities where these facilities are proposed, with some projects being canceled due to opposition. The White
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/25/2026