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H.R. 9340

Ratepayer Protection Act

Energy and Commerce Committee · Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO)

16 September 2026 | Passed House with amendment (417-3)

What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)

Summary: The bill would require state utility regulators to consider adopting a standard that makes large data centers and similar high-demand facilities pay the full cost of any power plant, transmission line, or distribution upgrades needed to serve them, including costs if the customer later leaves. These "large-load customers" would need to provide financial guarantees or upfront payments to cover upgrade expenses before utilities proceed with any infrastructure work.

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Posted 17 September 2026

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H.R. 9340 | Ratepayer Protection Act | Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) | Energy and Commerce Committee 📅 16 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed House with amendment (417-3) What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up) Summary: The bill would require state utility regulators to consider adopting a standard that makes large data centers and similar high-demand facilities pay the full cost of any power plant, transmission line, or distribution upgrades needed to serve them, including costs if the customer later leaves. These "large-load customers" would need to provide financial guarantees or upfront payments to cover upgrade expenses before utilities proceed with any infrastructure work. [AI-Generated]

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