US senators are emphasizing the need for large energy users such as data centers to report on their energy consumption. Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley have urged the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to set up compulsory yearly reports for significant energy loads like data centers. The letter highlights the absence of a reporting framework as a barrier to evaluating the ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge,’ which lacks enforcement to monitor price impacts. This data is critical for utility forecasts, preventing infrastructure costs that eventually burden consumers through increased rates. Without comprehensive consumption data, utility companies, legislators, and communities remain uninformed. The attempt to enforce transparency mirrors similar European efforts, likely to encounter industry resistance in the US as well. With energy demands rising, the call for clear data is seen as a way to plan responsibly for future grid developments.