H.R. 9777, Utility Cost-Shifting Mandate. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 9777 · Mixed
What it does
This bill requires all data centers with 5+ megawatts of power demand to generate their own electricity and water entirely off-grid—no connection to the public electric grid or municipal water systems allowed. Existing data centers have 180 days to comply; new ones must comply from day one. The bill also grants legal force to a March 2026 presidential proclamation titled 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge.'
The analysis names renewable energy equipment manufacturers (solar, wind, battery systems) — and 3 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
The bill does not define 'captive power plant' or 'on-site power generation' standards, leaving ambiguity about what sources qualify (solar, wind, nuclear, fossil fuels all potentially allowed).
Transparency scores 55%. The analysis flags 1 rider and a high warning level.
Who is behind it
Filed by Byron Donalds.