EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney issued the following statement ahead of the Trump Administration releasing a new Rate Payer Protection Pledge:

“We appreciate President Trump’s focus on ensuring that our nation can drive innovation while also protecting Americans who need affordable, reliable energy. Our industry has built a strong record of working with the tech community on responsible agreements that benefit local communities and help strengthen the grid for the future. We are excited for the next phase of American innovation that will support jobs, help families, and drive economic growth.”

EEI also released a new snapshot of publicly announced data center and other large load projects being developed in partnership with America’s investor-owned electric companies. View the full list here.