Former President Donald Trump stated on Monday via social media that Microsoft is preparing to introduce new measures aimed at preventing U.S. households from facing higher electricity costs as the company expands its data center footprint to support growing artificial intelligence demand.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that he does not want American consumers to shoulder increased power bills as a result of large-scale data center construction. He said his administration has been engaging with major U.S. technology firms to secure commitments that protect consumers, adding that further announcements will be made in the coming weeks.

With midterm elections approaching, Trump has been actively promoting policies intended to reduce everyday expenses for Americans. These efforts come as the economic impact of tariffs imposed last year continues to spread through the U.S. economy. In December, Trump revealed a one-time payment of $1,776, described as a “warrior dividend,” for U.S. service members. Earlier this month, he also pushed for the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities in an attempt to bring down mortgage interest rates.

At the same time, leading technology companies are rapidly expanding their infrastructure to support AI development, building data centers that consume vast amounts of electricity. Many of these companies have told investors they plan to significantly increase capital spending as demand for AI services accelerates. Meta recently disclosed that it has reached agreements with three nuclear energy providers to power a data center project in Ohio.

Trump praised Microsoft for taking steps to address electricity cost concerns and suggested that similar actions may soon be announced by other technology firms.

He said Microsoft is the first company his team has worked with on this issue and noted that the company will begin implementing substantial changes this week. According to Trump, these adjustments are designed to ensure that Americans are not indirectly paying for corporate energy usage through higher utility bills.

Microsoft did not immediately issue a public response to requests for comment following Trump’s remarks.

Rising electricity prices have already become a concern across the United States. According to earlier reporting, U.S. utility providers charged consumers about 6 percent more for electricity in August compared with the same period last year. The increases were especially noticeable in states with a high concentration of data centers.

Microsoft executives have acknowledged these concerns and have stated that the company is carefully monitoring the impact of its operations on local communities. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and vice chair, addressed the issue during a town hall meeting in Wisconsin last September, where the company is developing an AI-focused data center. He told residents that Microsoft is making a strong effort to manage energy usage responsibly and prevent local electricity costs from rising because of its presence.

Despite continuing development at some locations, Microsoft has also scaled back certain projects. The company recently abandoned plans for a data center in Caledonia, Wisconsin, following strong public opposition. That proposed facility would have been located roughly 20 miles from an existing data center in the village of Mount Pleasant.

As AI-driven infrastructure expands nationwide, the balance between technological growth, energy demand, and consumer costs is becoming an increasingly prominent issue for policymakers, corporations, and local communities alike.