WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2025 – INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, released the following statement today in support of President Donald J. Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This momentous commitment, signed at the White House by leading technology companies—including INCOMPAS members Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft—ensures that the rapid expansion of American AI infrastructure will not result in higher energy bills for American families and businesses.
The following statement can be attributed to Chip Pickering, CEO of INCOMPAS:
“The signing of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge marks a defining moment for the future of American innovation and economic security. By committing to ‘build, bring, or buy’ their own power for new AI data centers, technology companies are demonstrating that American leadership in the global AI race and the protection of American consumers are not competing interests, but shared priorities.
As the association representing the builders of the nation’s AI infrastructure, INCOMPAS knows that the race for AI dominance depends on a reliable, affordable and secure electric grid. This pledge ensures that the massive private investments being made into data centers serve as a catalyst for energy growth rather than a burden on the public. By funding their own power needs and investing in grid upgrades, these companies are accelerating the modernization of our national energy infrastructure for the benefit of all Americans.
We applaud the administration’s focus on affordability and the collaborative spirit shown by INCOMPAS member companies, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. From rural communities to major tech hubs, this commitment to self-generation and dedicated power capacity will contribute to the revitalization of American manufacturing and the creation of thousands of high-skilled jobs without asking ratepayers to foot the bill. INCOMPAS and its members look forward to continuing our work with federal and state leaders to accelerate the deployment of AI-enabling infrastructure that is sustainable, competitive and affordable for all Americans.”
The following statements are attributed to INCOMPAS member companies that signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
The following statement can be attributed to Amazon:
“Amazon is signing the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to reinforce our commitment to paying our full energy costs and ensuring our data centers do not increase electricity bills for consumers. We welcome the Administration’s leadership on this issue and support the pledge’s commitments, which establish a clear baseline to protect ratepayers while enabling responsible, long-term energy partnerships that strengthen the grid and the communities where data centers operate.”
The following statement can be attributed to Google:
“Google’s support of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge affirms our long-held commitment to protect energy affordability for American households, accelerate breakthroughs to secure America’s energy future, and deliver energy infrastructure – all of which are critical to maintaining America’s global leadership in this era of innovation. We appreciate all the Trump Administration is doing to secure America’s continued leadership in AI, powered by abundant and affordable energy.”
The following statement can be attributed to Dina Powell McCormick, President and Vice Chairman of Meta:
“Under President Trump’s leadership, America is in the middle of the biggest infrastructure boom since World War II. We’re incredibly proud of the thousands of jobs Meta data centers are creating across the country, while our investments in small business and workforce training programs ensure Americans have the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. As we build for America’s future, the Ratepayer Pledge ensures families aren’t the ones footing the bill for AI’s energy consumption. The pledge gives companies like Meta the certainty we need to keep up the momentum, ensuring that American AI dominance and the prosperity of American families go hand-in-hand.”
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