Utility Companies Join AI Energy Cost Pledge Amid Public Concerns
In response to growing concerns over rising electricity costs due to the AI boom, major US utility companies have joined a pledge aimed at protecting consumers from increased energy bills. The 'rate payer protection pledge,' introduced in March and signed by tech giants like Google and Microsoft, now includes nearly 200 organizations representing about 80% of power delivered nationwide.
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Topics: AI energy consumption government policy utility companies