Trump Urges Tech Companies to Build Power Plants to Ease Grid Strain

During his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 'rate payer protection pledge' requiring major technology companies to build their own power plants for data centers. This initiative aims to reduce strain on the aging national grid and protect consumers from rising electricity costs linked to energy-intensive AI infrastructure. Details on implementation remain pending, with the White House planning to engage companies in March. The move responds to local opposition and growing energy demands amid AI expansion.