I do think the Ratepayer Protection act is important. Get the price right and it solves a lot of problems. Mr. Peeler? I would agree with the permitting reform. Thank you. Many of my constituents in Texas are concerned that their electric bills could rise because of the rapid growth from AI data centers in [ERCOT]. ercot. Speaking of the Ratepayer Protection act, how important is for Congress to consider measures like that legislation which would require large companies to cover the full incremental costs of the upgrades needed to serve them and to provide financial assurances up front? (00:52–01:01)
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