Markey, Senate Democrats want FERC to protect ‘household’ ratepayers amid AI buildout

Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA) and Democratic colleagues are calling for proactive steps to ensure “U.S. households” are not stuck with the bill for infrastructure upgrades needed to feed power-hungry AI data centers, in a letter to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairwoman Laura Swett.

“With energy bills already skyrocketing, FERC must use its authorities to reject unfair grid operator proposals, proactively investigate and address bad utility company practices and ensure just and reasonable rates for all Americans. We urge you...