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July 22, 2026
House Republicans Introduce POWER Act to Lower Energy Costs
- The POWER Act consolidates nearly 20 Republican proposals to expedite energy project permits.
- It mandates that large data centers cover the costs of grid upgrades to shield consumers from price hikes.
- The bill prioritizes dispatchable power plants over renewable sources in energy interconnection processes.
2 Sources
- Lawmakers target energy affordability through sweeping permitting overhaul in new House billJul 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM · Fox News
- Ratepayer bill gains steam amid data center backlashJul 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM · The Hill