Big Tech firms sign Trump pledge to have data centers pay for their own power use

Published March 4, 2026 4:15pm ET



Major technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, have signed onto President Donald Trump’s “ratepayer protection pledge,” vowing to secure their own power for data centers and prevent costs from trickling down to homeowners. 

The Big Tech firms signed onto the pledge during an event at the White House Wednesday afternoon, where Trump echoed his commitment to lowering electricity costs for the public — a campaign promise that has yet to be met. 

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