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Study finds Trump energy push could raise electric bills
politics4 days ago

Study finds Trump energy push could raise electric bills

A new Energy Innovation analysis argues Trump’s push to roll back renewables and expand fossil fuels would raise, not lower, U.S. electricity bills, predicting households will pay about $460 more by 2035 and up to $490 more by 2040, with total costs exceeding half a trillion dollars by 2040. The report cites ending clean-energy tax credits, slower adoption of EVs, a longer life for coal plants, and rising grid costs driven by data-center demand; it also warns solar deployment will stall after 2030 without renewed incentives.

via CNN|
#costs#electricity#energy
Power Drives the New Data-Center Map as AI Demand Surges
technology7 days ago

Power Drives the New Data-Center Map as AI Demand Surges

AI demand is redefining data-centre location: power availability and price are now the primary constraints, not nearby talent. Iowa’s wind and land costs attract major players; Northern Virginia’s legacy fibre and network effects are now tested by grid limits; Ireland’s growth paused by grid strain and new renewable sourcing rules. Together, these cases show that energy policy and generation capacity, not just talent, will shape the next global data-centre map.

via Silicon Canals|
#ai#data-centers#electricity
NYC households confront steep electricity costs as heat wave bites city, poll finds
us-news8 days ago

NYC households confront steep electricity costs as heat wave bites city, poll finds

New York City residents report rising electricity bills during a historic heat wave: 47% can run air conditioning comfortably, 44% have AC but limit use to keep costs down, and 9% have no AC or won’t say. The issue is tied to state levies on utilities, with Gov. Hochul proposing up to $200 energy rebates for more than 8 million New Yorkers as part of the budget. The poll of 614 voters conducted June 12–17 has a margin of error of ±3.96 percentage points, highlighting a cost-and-health tradeoff in this election year.

via New York Post|
#air-conditioning#electricity#heat-wave
France wrestles with blackouts as blistering heatwave bites Europe
world18 days ago

France wrestles with blackouts as blistering heatwave bites Europe

Northern France faced thousands of power cuts during a blistering heatwave, with authorities prioritizing healthcare facilities and providing generators to retirement homes after a transformer incident linked to the heat; the heatwave extended across western Europe, disrupting transport, forcing closures, and triggering health alerts as record temperatures persisted.

via Reuters|
#electricity#europe#france
Record heat to push US electricity bills to new highs this summer
world23 days ago

Record heat to push US electricity bills to new highs this summer

Americans face record-high summer electricity bills as extreme heat drives up cooling use; the average household is projected to spend about $792 on electricity from June through September, up 10.5% from last year and nearly 40% higher than in 2020, with one in six households behind on utility bills and advocates urging Congress to boost LIHEAP funding to $7 billion for fiscal year 2027.

via The Independent|
#americans#electricity#homes
Seattle Pauses Datacenters to Craft AI Rules and Utility Standards
technology1 month ago

Seattle Pauses Datacenters to Craft AI Rules and Utility Standards

Seattle’s city council committees approved a year-long moratorium on new datacenters to study impacts and draft regulations for the AI industry, including energy use, land use, labor standards, and potential public-benefit requirements, while exploring separate rates for large-load customers; the move aims to protect residents from costs and environmental harms and could set a regional precedent as tech workers and activists back the pause.

via The Guardian|
#ai#datacenters#electricity
NextEra to buy Dominion in $67B all-stock merger, forming the world's largest regulated utility
business1 month ago

NextEra to buy Dominion in $67B all-stock merger, forming the world's largest regulated utility

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility that will serve roughly 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Ownership would be about 74.5% for NextEra shareholders and 25.5% for Dominion, with the merger expected to close in mid-to-late 2027. The deal aims to meet rising electricity demand from AI and data-center growth and includes $2.25 billion in one-time credits for Dominion customers in three states, though critics warn it may not deliver lasting relief if returns on equity remain high.

via CBS News|
#business#dominion-energy#electricity
China’s coal-to-electricity breakthrough: zero-emission direct electrochemical fuel cell
energy2 months ago

China’s coal-to-electricity breakthrough: zero-emission direct electrochemical fuel cell

Chinese researchers led by Xie Heping have developed a zero-carbon-emission direct coal fuel cell (ZC-DCFC) that converts coal’s chemical energy directly into electricity without combustion. The coal is processed and fed to an anode while oxygen is supplied at the cathode; a oxide membrane enables direct oxidation and on-site CO2 capture, which can be turned into synthesis gas or stabilized as bicarbonate. This bypasses steam cycles and turbines, aiming for higher theoretical efficiency by avoiding combustion losses and Carnot limits. Improvements in durability and stack scalability address earlier power-density issues. The concept could even operate underground at deep coal seams, transmitting only electricity upward, potentially easing supply pressures as shallow reserves dwindle.

via Interesting Engineering|
#china#coal#electricity
Renewables Overtake Coal to Lead Global Power Mix in 2025
energy2 months ago

Renewables Overtake Coal to Lead Global Power Mix in 2025

Renewables became the world’s largest electricity source in 2025, led by a record solar surge and wind gains that pushed coal’s share below one-third for the first time. Fossil-fuel generation still rose with demand, but the clean-power boom is tipping the global power mix away from coal, aided by falling battery costs and EV-driven oil displacement, with Asia remaining the last region where coal still dominates.

via Carbon Brief|
#coal#electricity#energy
Maine Poised to Pause AI Data Centers as Other States' Efforts Stall
policy3 months ago

Maine Poised to Pause AI Data Centers as Other States' Efforts Stall

Maine is poised to become the first state to enact a temporary moratorium on AI data-center construction (until November 1, 2027), a move not guaranteed as the governor could veto; 11 other states have proposed similar bans this year but most haven’t advanced, and localities have begun enacting their own pauses while a federal pause proposal from Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez remains under consideration.

via Business Insider|
#data-centers#electricity#legislation
West Virginia electric bills soar past mortgages amid rising energy costs
economy3 months ago

West Virginia electric bills soar past mortgages amid rising energy costs

In West Virginia, fixed-income households are facing electric bills that can exceed mortgage payments as overall energy costs rise, driven by aging coal plants, infrastructure upgrades, and gas-price volatility; many residents blame policy choices and unfulfilled Trump promises to cut energy costs, amid broader nationwide rate hikes and concerns over data centers driving demand.

via PBS|
#affordability#economy#electricity