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Bring Your Own Power
The Senate stalled the Ratepayer Protection Act, which aimed to make major tech companies bear the costs of grid upgrades they trigger. While the bill passed the House overwhelmingly, it failed to gain sufficient support in the Senate. The debate highlights political divisions over rising energy costs and the impact of data centers on utility bills.