Martin Heinrich

Heinrich backs legislation forcing AI data centers to pay for grid upgrades instead of passing costs to ratepayers.

“Watch video here ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper today…”

Sen. Heinrich's permitting bill would force AI data centers to fully pay for their grid upgrades and costs to protect ratepayers.

“WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a virtual press conference to unveil the landmark Bipartisan Americ…”

Heinrich voted against the Ratepayer Protection Act as too weak and wants stronger legislation forcing AI data centers to pay their fair share of grid costs.

“WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement after voting against advancing U.S. Senat…”

Heinrich pushes mandatory legislation forcing AI data centers to pay for grid upgrades rather than passing costs to ratepayers.

“WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to object to Senate passage of the Ratepay…”

Heinrich discusses AI data centers' impact on energy costs and grid management alongside broader energy and permitting reform issues without a clear regulatory stance on AI itself.

“WASHINGTON – During an interview with Heatmap News’ Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by forme…”

Heinrich's GRID Savings Act would require AI data centers and other large electricity users to pay for the grid upgrades they drive so families aren't stuck with the costs.

“WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the GRID Savings Act, legislation that aims to ensure th…”

Heinrich commends FERC for issuing orders governing large load customers like data centers and calls for regulatory action to keep rates just and reasonable as AI-driven demand surges.

“WASHINGTON – Today, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to conduct oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), …”