Environmentalists Are Rolling Their Eyes at Trump’s “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump has announced that about 200 entities have signed on to his non-binding “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” expanding a voluntary commitment that claims to ensure US consumers will not bear the cost of the AI data center build-out. Trump delivered remarks on […]
Environmentalists are expressing skepticism towards Donald Trump's "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," a non-binding agreement signed by around 200 entities aimed at preventing US consumers from bearing the cost of AI data center expansion. The pledge, initially announced in March, was signed by seven major tech companies and now covers companies providing 80 percent of all power to US homes and businesses.
Trump claimed that the pledge has helped keep electricity rates down, but environmentalists argue that the plan is a "paper-thin commitment" that fails to address the environmental and social impacts of AI development. The pledge has received criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, with governors and major utilities signing on, while green groups remain unconvinced.
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