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President Trump expands data center utility bill pledge
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Stetson Miller , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the expansion of the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" can be found through KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
President Donald Trump has expanded his "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" to include more stakeholders. The pledge aims to prevent data centers from increasing utility costs for consumers. It was first signed by seven companies on March 4 and now has the support of 23 Republican governors and 200 stakeholders.
The announcement was made at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington. Details of the pledge's impact on local areas, including Midland , are not specified. Further information on the expansion of the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" can be found through KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7.
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Category: local Published: July 24, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has expanded his "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" to include more stakeholders. The pledge aims to prevent data centers from increasing utility costs for consumers. It was first…
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