Trump's failed energy bill pledge leaves US households struggling: 'It's obscene'

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This article discusses how rising energy costs are affecting Americans, particularly low-income households and those living in areas with limited access to affordable energy assistance programs.

The article highlights several issues:

1. **Datacenters**: The proliferation of datacenters for artificial intelligence is driving up energy costs, with some estimates suggesting that these centers are the primary reason for increased power prices.
2. **Gas exports**: Trump's administration has pushed for increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, which have cost US households $12 billion in the first nine months of 2025, according to a December report from the consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen.
3. **Aid cut**: The Trump administration has made it more difficult for Americans to access energy aid by eliminating tax credits for home energy-efficiency upgrades and attempting to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
4. **Energy assistance programs**: Many people, like Angie Shaneyfelt, are struggling to find affordable energy assistance programs, leading to increased debt and financial hardship.

The article also includes personal stories from individuals affected by these issues:

1. **Angie Shaneyfelt**: A 52-year-old resident of Curtis Bay, Baltimore, who lost her husband in February and is struggling to keep up with her bills due to rising gas and electric prices.
2. **David Jones**: A 45-year-old resident of south Baltimore who believes that the datacenter boom is straining the grid and contributing to high energy costs.

The article concludes by highlighting the need for policymakers to take action to address these issues, including increasing funding for energy assistance programs and implementing policies to reduce energy costs.

**Key statistics:**

* $12 billion: The estimated cost of increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on US households in the first nine months of 2025.
* 6 million: The number of low-income Americans who receive aid through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
* 300-400: The increase in Angie Shaneyfelt's monthly energy bill from December 2024 to last month.

**Key quotes:**

* "The Guardian receives support for visual climate coverage from the Outrider Foundation. The Guardian's coverage is editorially independent."
* "We are the 'HOTTEST' Country in the World, and Number One in AI," Trump posted on Truth Social.
* "Blue states are stubbornly choosing Green Energy Scam policies that are making electricity bills unaffordable," said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers.
 
I'm getting really frustrated with the energy situation right now 🤕. These datacenters for artificial intelligence are just sucking up all our resources and driving up costs. And what's the result? People like Angie Shaneyfelt having to struggle to pay their bills after losing a loved one 💔. It's not fair that they're being hit with these rising prices while corporations get to keep profiting from AI advancements. We need some real change, like more funding for energy assistance programs and policies to make energy costs more manageable 🤝. And let's not forget the impact on low-income households who are already struggling 💸. This is a tough situation for everyone, but we need to stick together and demand that our policymakers do something about it 🚫.
 
I'm so worried about our energy situation here in the States. It's like, we're all getting hit with higher prices and it's affecting people's lives in big ways. I mean, $12 billion is a crazy amount of money that just got passed on to households. And it's not just that, but the datacenters are really taking off and they're sucking up a lot of power. It's like, can't we find ways to make these AI systems work more efficiently? And what about Angie Shaneyfelt's story, it's heartbreaking. She lost her husband and now she's struggling to pay her bills. We need to do something about this. The government should be looking into ways to help low-income families like hers. I'm not sure what the solution is, but we can't just sit back and let this continue.
 
Ugh, energy costs are literally killing me 🤯! As a low-income household myself, I feel like I'm already struggling to make ends meet. The fact that datacenters and gas exports are driving up energy costs is just ridiculous 💸. And don't even get me started on the cuts to energy assistance programs - it's like policymakers think we're just going to magically afford our electricity bills 🤔.

I've spoken to friends who have had to choose between paying their rent or buying food, all because of rising energy costs 😩. It's heartbreaking. We need real solutions, not just empty promises from politicians. Increasing funding for energy assistance programs and implementing policies to reduce energy costs are just the starting point - we also need to address the root causes of these issues 🌟.

I mean, $12 billion is a LOT of money 💸, and it's only going to get worse if we don't take action. We can't keep relying on our neighbors or community organizations to provide support - we need real systemic change 🔓. It's time for policymakers to listen to the people who are affected by these issues, not just spout off about how great AI is 🤖.
 
I'm SO Concerned About The Impact Of Rising Energy Costs On Low-Income Households 🤕🌎! These Datacenters For AI Are Driven Up, Up, UP In Energy Costs And It's Like They're Adding Gas To The Fire 🔥! $12 BILLION Is A BUNCH OF MONEY That People Like Angie Shaneyfelt Can't Afford To Pay Back 💸. We Need To Do Something ASAP To Help These Families Before They Get In Over Their Heads ⚠️. Our Policymakers Should Be All About Helping The Little Guy, Not Just Big Corporations 💪.
 
datacenters are a good thing 🤔 they're like supercomputers for the future, who needs affordable energy when you can have cutting edge tech? LNG exports are also a great idea we should be shipping more gas to other countries and making some extra cash 💸 my aunt knows someone who's getting rich off of it and it's not like the US is going to run out of natural resources anytime soon. aid cut programs are just an excuse for the government to spend less money 🤑 they're just trying to balance the budget, what's a little financial hardship among friends? we should be grateful that energy costs are rising so we can stay motivated to work harder and earn more 💪
 
I'm getting so tired of these energy companies just hiking up prices left and right. Like, who needs that kind of stress? 🤯 And now we're hearing that datacenters for AI are the main culprit behind all this? That's just insane. They're basically burning through electricity like it's going out of style and then expecting everyone else to foot the bill. It's like, hello, some people actually need power to live their lives, not just some fancy AI robots 🤖💻
 
Datacenters are draining the US's energy resources like crazy 🚨💸. It's time to rethink our priorities and find more sustainable ways to power AI 💡
 
🤯 I'm just going to drop some info bombs on this thread 💥. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household energy cost in the US increased by 15% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024 📈. Meanwhile, the number of Americans living below the poverty line has risen to 33.6 million, up from 32.9 million in 2022 📊. The average debt per household for energy bills is around $900 🤑.

Here are some charts to put this into perspective:

Energy Consumption by State (2020-2024)
• West Virginia: 45.67% of total US consumption
• Louisiana: 14.29%
• Alabama: 12.34%

Aid recipients through LIHEAP (2022-2025)
• Top 3 states: Texas, California, and Florida
• States with the largest percentage increase in aid recipients: Oklahoma (+21%), Arkansas (+18%)

The datacenter industry is projected to reach $200 billion in revenue by 2027, but what about the environmental impact? 🌎 Did you know that a single datacenter can consume up to 300 kilowatts of electricity per hour? 💡

Stay informed, folks! 🔍
 
I'm so concerned about this 🤕... rising energy costs are seriously hitting low-income households and those living in areas with limited access to affordable energy assistance programs 😓. The datacenter boom is a major contributor to these issues 🚀, but it's not the only problem. Gas exports are also costing US households billions of dollars 💸.

I feel so bad for people like Angie Shaneyfelt, who's struggling to keep up with her bills after losing her husband 💔. And David Jones' point about the datacenter boom straining the grid is spot on 🤝. We need policymakers to take action and increase funding for energy assistance programs ASAP 🚨.

It's also crazy that there are still millions of people relying on LIHEAP for help, and they're facing increasing debt and financial hardship 💸. We need to do better 🙏. The government needs to step up and provide support for those who need it most 👊.
 
Energy costs are getting out of control for many Americans 🤯. I'm not buying the whole datacenter hype, though. It's just a fancy way to say corporations are taking advantage of us 🤑. Trump's LNG exports are another issue altogether - what's in it for him and his buddies? 💸 The fact that we're paying $12 billion in extra costs is just ridiculous 💸.

And don't even get me started on the aid cuts 🤦‍♂️. It's like they want us to suffer. I've seen people struggle to find affordable energy assistance programs, it's heartbreaking 🙏. We need more funding and better policies, not less 💪. The datacenter boom is just a symptom of a bigger problem - our reliance on cheap energy and corporate greed 💔. Something needs to change, and fast ⏰.
 
I'm worried about low-income households 🤕. These rising energy costs are a huge burden, and it's not fair to them. Datacenters aren't even the only issue here - the whole LNG export thing is just another way for big corporations to make money off our backs 💸. And what's with all these cuts to energy assistance programs? It's like they're trying to make people choose between paying their rent and paying their electricity bill 🤯. We need policymakers to step up and help these families out, not just talk about it 👊.
 
I'm low-key worried about these rising energy costs. I mean, $12 billion is a lot of money to be losing out on. And it's not just the wealthy folks who are feeling it either. Low-income households and those with limited access to affordable energy programs are getting slammed. Angie's story broke my heart though. Losing her husband and now having to deal with skyrocketing bills? No thanks. What's the plan to address this? We need some real solutions, not just empty promises from policymakers 💸🌎
 
omg i cant even imagine having to pay 300-400 more dollars for my energy bill every month 😱 its crazy how the cost of living keeps going up and theres nothing we can do about it 🤷‍♀️ i mean whats with these datacenters tho? are they like, taking over our world or something? 🤔 also why cant we just have free energy like in some sci-fi movies? 💫
 
omg I'm literally so worried about my neighbors who can't afford energy anymore they're already struggling to pay their rent and now the gas prices keep going up it's like they're being squeezed from both sides 🤯🔋

I think we need to get more datacenters out of our cities, like, datacenters are great for AI and all but do we really need them in every single city? I mean what about the impact on local infrastructure? We should be investing in renewable energy sources and stuff instead of relying on gas 🌞💚
 
So like what's up with these energy costs, right? They're like, totally killing low-income folks who can barely make ends meet 🤷‍♂️. And it's not just them, datacenters and gas exports are like, super expensive too 💸. I mean, who knew AI was gonna be so power-hungry? 🤖 But for real, $12 billion is a lot of money that people can't afford to pay on their electricity bills. It's like, what's the point of all this growth if it's just gonna break the bank? And can we talk about how some politicians are trying to cut aid programs? Like, come on, if you're struggling to pay your bills, who's gonna help you out? 🙄
 
😕 Energy costs are getting crazy 🤯! It's like, datacenters are sucking up all the juice 💡 and our poor households are paying for it 🤑. And don't even get me started on gas exports - $12 billion? That's a lot of cash 💸 that could be going to people who really need it 🤝. I feel bad for Angie Shaneyfelt, she's struggling so hard with her bills 😩. We gotta do something about this! 🔄 We need more affordable energy options and better assistance programs 💡. It's not fair that some people are getting left behind 💔. We should be supporting each other, not just the big corporations 🤝. Let's get our policymakers to take action ⚡️!
 
I'm worried about people like Angie Shaneyfelt, who's struggling to keep up with her bills due to rising energy costs. It's not just the prices themselves, but also the lack of affordable options for those who need help. The datacenter boom and increased LNG exports are definitely contributing to the problem 🤦‍♀️. And what's really concerning is that some politicians seem more interested in pushing their own agendas than finding solutions to these real-world issues 💸. We need policymakers to take action and prioritize the needs of everyday Americans, especially low-income households who are already struggling to make ends meet 💪.
 
Wow 😮 I'm shocked by how much energy costs are affecting Americans, especially low-income households. $12 billion is a huge amount of money and it's crazy that datacenters are contributing to this issue 🤯. What's really going on here? Are we just running out of energy or is there more to it than meets the eye? I'm all for innovation but not at the cost of people struggling to make ends meet 💸.
 
I'm getting so worried about my own kids when I hear stuff like this 🤕. Rising energy costs are already affecting a lot of people, especially low-income families who can't afford to pay their bills on time. It's just not fair that some datacenters are draining our resources and making it harder for others to get help with their electricity bills. And to make matters worse, the government is making it even harder for people like Angie Shaneyfelt to access aid programs 🤷‍♀️. We need policymakers to step up and do something about this ASAP 💪!
 
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