2026-01-16 19:58:37

The Trump administration is teaming up with state governors on a major push—they're pressuring America's biggest grid operator to launch an emergency auction. The goal? Force tech companies to foot the bill for new power plants.

This is basically the government's way of saying: if you want massive electricity capacity for your data centers and operations, you're gonna help build the infrastructure. State governors are backing the move hard, signaling where energy policy priorities are headed.

For the tech and crypto sectors that depend heavily on grid stability and affordable power, this could mean higher energy costs or being forced into direct infrastructure investments. It's a significant shift in how power supply gets negotiated between government, grid operators, and major consumers.

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RugResistant

· 13h ago

ngl this reeks of regulatory overreach... analyzed the infrastructure angle and red flags detected all over. gov basically weaponizing grid dependency to extract funding from tech sector. DYOR but forcing corps to bankroll power plants sets dangerous precedent fr

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DYORMaster

· 18h ago

Haha, once again trying to squeeze tech companies for benefits. Now the data centers are going to suffer heavy losses. I knew it would turn out like this. With energy costs rising, how can crypto still be profitable? Trump's move... is quite thoughtful. Let the tech giants pay the bill themselves. Clever. Damn, miners are going to have to pay more again. If electricity costs keep rising like this, what's the point of mining coins? By the way, with this policy, the country should learn from it too 😅 If it really happens, tech companies will have to build their own power plants. Costs will explode, brother. So, in the end, energy independence still comes down to the big companies footing the bill.

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NoodlesOrTokens

· 01-17 21:16

Haha, now tech companies are going to cry... The government directly says if you want electricity, you have to pay for it yourself. --- This is incredible. Large tech companies are now being forced to bear the brunt, energy costs are skyrocketing. --- Wait, is this indirectly making crypto mining more expensive? Hashrate costs are about to soar. --- The government's move is ruthless, directly shifting infrastructure costs onto tech companies... But who dares not to cooperate? --- It feels like the next wave of mining farm relocations is coming... Costs are unbearable. --- This round hits small crypto projects the hardest. Big enterprises can still absorb the costs. --- The governors are working together to trap tech giants, which is quite interesting. --- So, is this indirectly raising the entry barrier? Those small projects might really not be able to withstand it.

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RugPullSurvivor

· 01-16 20:27

Haha, they're coming to cut our electricity again. This government really thinks everything through. They cut once before and now they're at it again. Damn, the mining farms are going to panic now. They're directly passing the costs to tech companies. The US government's move is brilliant. Wait, isn't this a disguised way for us crypto people to build our own power grids? Well done, governors. Forget it, in the end, it's still the miners and retail investors footing the bill. It’s always like this. This move is a bit harsh, forcing big tech to spend their own money on infrastructure. I really want to see how they handle it. Another round of "for the good of the country" rhetoric, but in the end, it's just cost-shifting. Old trick. The electricity costs for data centers are about to skyrocket, everyone. Prayers in advance for all coin holders.

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Ser_Liquidated

· 01-16 20:24

Ha, here comes the next round of cutting leeks. This time it's the big tech companies. --- Wait, how does this policy affect mining costs? We need to see how it is implemented later. --- Clever move, the government countered with "if you want electricity, pay for it yourself," which is essentially a fine. --- As expected, energy costs rise, and small miners are directly out. --- Interesting, mandatory infrastructure investment... feels like another farce is about to unfold. --- Now it's good, electricity bills are about to skyrocket, friends. --- In simple terms, the government is short of money, no wonder they are now targeting large enterprises. --- The inevitable has finally arrived; the electricity supply chain is about to be reshuffled.

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MetaEggplant

· 01-16 20:21

Oh my, now it's really happening. Big tech has to pay out of pocket to repair the power grid... The entire industry is full of complaints.

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SellTheBounce

· 01-16 20:11

Here we go again. The government is forcing tech companies to foot the bill, essentially because they have no money and need to dip into the big accounts. This will inevitably come at a cost sooner or later. The bagholders haven't realized it yet. When energy costs truly rise, the warning alarms for losses will start ringing. Historical experience tells me that once policy shifts, there's no turning back. Mining costs will increase, and AI computing power expenses won't escape either. When the market rebounds, it's time to reduce positions—don't wait until the price drops and then regret it. The government's move is quite ruthless, indirectly and covertly cutting into profits. Short-term tech stock rebounds are over, but in the long run, they'll be left in the dust. Rising energy costs = squeezed profit margins. The data center business will have to wait a bit longer. There will always be better opportunities down the line.

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