Coverage dated January 12, 2026

Echoing Trump Microsoft Promises Limit On Data Center Electricity and Water Costs

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Microsoft’s promises come after President Donald Trump focuses on affordability issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Insider
Trump says that Microsoft will 'ensure' Americans don't 'pick up the tab' for its data center power consumption (opens Insider)
Published Jan 12, 2026
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President Donald Trump said that tech companies must pay for their own data centers without spiking utility bills for American households.
Washington Examiner
Microsoft plans to pay more for data center electricity consumption (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 12, 2026
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Trump said major technology companies, including Microsoft, will begin paying utility bills as they expand their data centers nationwide.
The Guardian
Trump says Microsoft will pay more for its datacenters’ electricity (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 12, 2026
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Microsoft’s president said firm won’t accept tax breaks in towns for its datacenters as backlash against facilities grow
CNN
Microsoft has a plan to stop AI data centers from hiking up your electricity bill (opens CNN)
Published Jan 12, 2026
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Microsoft says it will ask to pay higher electricity bills in areas where it’s building data centers, in an effort to prevent electricity prices for local residents from rising in those areas. The move is part of a broader plan to address rising prices and other concerns sparked by the tech industry…
Forbes
Echoing Trump Microsoft Promises Limit On Data Center Electricity and Water Costs (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 12, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Microsoft’s promises come after President Donald Trump focuses on affordability issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Washington Examiner
Trump says big tech companies will pay for data center power (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 12, 2026
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Trump's action comes as Democrats seek to brand themselves as the champions of affordability leading up to the midterm elections.
Breitbart News
Trump: Big Tech Must 'Pay Their Own Way,' Protect Consumers from Rising Energy Costs Caused by AI Data Centers (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 12, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Microsoft will introduce significant changes to prevent American consumers from facing increased utility bills resulting from the company's data center construction for AI operations.