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title: "AEP operating units sign White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge for data center growth"
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description: "AEP operating units signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge to manage data center-driven load growth. The agreement shifts new supply and grid-upgrade costs to data centers, including take-or-pay charges. AEP expects up to $16 billion in cost offsets for existing customers over 20 years as large loads connect."
datetime: "2026-07-30T20:45:49.000Z"
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# AEP operating units sign White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge for data center growth

-   AEP operating companies signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, targeting cost discipline for data-center driven load growth. \* Pledge framework shifts new supply and grid-upgrade costs to data centers, including take-or-pay style charges. \* AEP expects up to $16 billion in cost offsets for existing customers at its vertically integrated utilities over 20 years as large loads connect. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AEP - American Electric Power Company Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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