Electricity prices for households have risen quickly and are expected to outpace U.S. inflation in coming years, experts said. There are many supply and demand factors at play. Data centers are a ...

The energy needs of AI data centers are greatly increasing the amount of electricity demanded from our aging power grid. A ...

Solar panels on the Seat Cupra SA plant in Martorell, Spain. Solar panels on the Seat Cupra SA plant in Martorell, Spain.Angel Garcia/Bloomberg—Getty Images Senior Correspondent How much will AI drive ...

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Electricity demand will rise much faster than overall energy growth in the coming decades, underscoring the need for diversified energy sources, according to an analysis released on Wednesday. The ...

Affordability is the key buzzword ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and no cost-of-living concern has risen to the top of the political agenda like rising electricity prices. The Trump ...

The world’s electricity demand is expected to surge by 30% over the next decade as data centers, electric vehicles, and demand for heating and cooling drive increased consumption, a new report by ...

Global electricity demand is surging, and the grid is struggling to keep up, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global power demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% ...