Anthropic to Cover Electricity Price Hikes from Data Centers

Leading AI company pledges to upgrade power grids and generate new energy to minimize consumer cost impacts.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced it will work with utility companies to estimate and cover the costs of consumer electricity price increases in areas where its expanding data center footprint is straining the power grid. Anthropic said it will also invest in new power generation capacity and energy-saving systems to help keep rates low for residents.

Why it matters

As one of America's top AI firms, Anthropic's data centers require vast amounts of electricity, which can drive up costs for local consumers if the grid infrastructure can't keep up. This announcement shows Anthropic is taking responsibility for the impact of its energy-intensive operations on communities.

The details

Anthropic said it will 'estimate and cover costs of' consumer electricity price increases in places where it can't sufficiently generate new power and pay for 100% of the infrastructure upgrades required to connect its data centers to the grid. The company will also invest in new power generation and energy efficiency measures to help limit rate hikes.

  • Anthropic made the announcement on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Anthropic

A leading artificial intelligence company that is rapidly expanding its data center footprint across the U.S.

Dario Amodei

The CEO of Anthropic, who stated the company believes the costs of powering its AI models should fall on Anthropic, not consumers.

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What they’re saying

“Building AI responsibly can't stop at the technology — it has to extend to the infrastructure behind it.”

— Dario Amodei, CEO, Anthropic (NBC News)

What’s next

Anthropic said it looks forward to working with communities, local governments, and the Biden administration to implement its plan to cover electricity cost increases from its data centers.

The takeaway

Anthropic's pledge to cover the electricity price impacts of its data centers sets a new standard for responsible AI development, showing companies can take proactive steps to minimize the burden on local communities as they scale up energy-intensive technologies.