TVA's 10% data center rate hike shifts AI power costs from ratepayers by Oct. 1
TVA proposes a 10% average electricity rate increase for data centers starting October 1, 2026, to keep AI-driven grid and generation costs off household bills. The Ratepayer Protection Pledge requires large users to procure new power and pay for transmission upgrades, with implications for load growth, grid reliability, and energy infrastructure investment.