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Trump administration touts more support for reducing datacenter power costs
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Miguel Pineda , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
This week the Trump administration held a roundtable discussion focused on touting more than 200 additional signatories to the President's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, an effort aimed at lowering higher utility costs Americans may face during data center building and development. "The American in...
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Key takeaway "The American innovators and consumers strive to win together because we're insisting that AI data centers and big tech companies pay their own way" President Trump said during the roundtable.
Why this matters in The Waco
The Trump administration's push for the Ratepayer Protection Pledge has implications for Waco's own economic development efforts, particularly in the realm of data center development. As the city continues to grow and attract new businesses, the issue of utility costs and infrastructure upgrades will become increasingly important. The pledge's emphasis on hyperscalers and AI companies paying for their own power needs and investing in local workforces could have a direct impact on Waco's ability to attract and retain these types of businesses. With the city's location and existing infrastructure, it is well-positioned to become a hub for data center development in the region. The administration's efforts to encourage data center builders to invest in local power grids and workforces could lead to new opportunities for job creation and economic growth in Waco, making it an important issue for local leaders to watch.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? This week the Trump administration held a roundtable discussion focused on touting more than 200 additional signatories to the President's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, an effort aimed at lowering higher utility costs Americans may face during data center building and development. "The American in...
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