Trump Says Microsoft to Make Changes to Limit Data Center Power Costs for Americans

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Microsoft will introduce “major changes” this week aimed at preventing American consumers from facing higher electricity bills due to the growing power demands of data centers.

In a post on social media, Trump said his administration is working closely with major U.S. technology companies to address rising utility costs linked to the rapid expansion of data centers, which underpin cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. He stressed that protecting households from higher energy prices was a priority.

“I never want Americans to pay higher Electricity bills because of Data Centers,” Trump said, adding that his administration is securing commitments from leading tech firms “to the American People,” with further announcements expected in the coming weeks.

Data centers have become a growing concern for policymakers as electricity demand surges across the United States, driven by AI workloads and large-scale cloud infrastructure. Utilities in several regions have warned that new data center projects could strain local power grids and push up costs for residential users.

Trump did not provide details on the specific changes Microsoft plans to implement, nor did he name other technology companies involved in the discussions. Microsoft has not yet publicly commented on the statement.