Require data centers to cover electricity costs they cause

Darin LaHood supports the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires data centers to pay the difference if their operations raise local electricity costs. The costs should not be passed on to families or small businesses. He also says communities should decide locally whether data centers are built, with transparent information about water use and electricity costs and communication with residents.

Context: Reported in a 2026 candidate interview/guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

In their own words

if data centers are going to impact local electricity costs, they must pay the difference

The source

Darin LaHood: 2026 campaign policy evidence ↗

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/11/2026