Protects ratepayers from costs related to data centers and high-density computing facilities.

The Make Data Centers Pay Act amends the Federal Power Act to ensure that ratepayers are not burdened with costs associated with the electric loads of data centers and high-density computing facilities. It mandates that electric utilities recover the full incremental cost from these facilities, even if they terminate their contracts or cease energy purchases. Utilities must also require these facilities to provide financial assurances or contributions for necessary upgrades.

Protects ratepayers from costs related to data centers and high-density computing facilities.

The Make Data Centers Pay Act amends the Federal Power Act to ensure that ratepayers are not burdened with costs associated with the electric loads of data centers and high-density computing facilities. It mandates that electric utilities recover the full incremental cost from these facilities, even if they terminate their contracts or cease energy purchases. Utilities must also require these facilities to provide financial assurances or contributions for necessary upgrades.