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politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Husted defends energy policy amid data-center price fears in Ohio race

Sen. Jon Husted defended Trump-era energy and economic policies during a Middletown visit with Vice President Vance as Republicans warn that backlash over data centers could imperil his Ohio Senate bid against Sherrod Brown. Husted argued higher electricity costs stem from Democratic policies that closed power plants, not data-center construction, and highlighted a $1 billion manufacturing investment tied to a DOE grant for Cleveland-Cliffs. Ohio hosts major data-center projects, making the issue a potential campaign flashpoint.

via CNBC|

#data-centers #electricity-prices #husted

business5 days ago•6 min saved

AI data centers push up household energy costs, study finds

A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas study links rapid AI data-center growth to higher wholesale electricity prices (about 2%–6% nationwide, larger where centers are concentrated). Since energy costs make up a large share of typical retail bills, this could translate into higher household bills in the coming years, with a mid-range forecast showing electricity costs 20%–30% higher by 2028 if data-center growth continues. Data centers’ massive energy needs may require more generation and grid upgrades, and regulators are weighing who pays for these upgrades as states such as Texas, Pennsylvania and New York tighten oversight or pause new hyperscale projects to manage grid strain.

via Fox News|

#ai #business #dallas-fed

technology11 days ago•23 min saved

Poll finds bipartisan backlash growing against new data centers

A University of Pennsylvania Annenberg poll shows bipartisan opposition to building new data centers has surged to 61% from 49% in four months, driven by concerns about energy use, water consumption, rising electricity bills, climate impacts, and increased surveillance, with opposition spanning Democrats, Republicans and independents.

via WHYY|

#ai #climate-impact #data-centers

business1 month ago•7 min saved

NH residents brace for higher electric bills as new pricing rules take effect

New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases from Liberty, Unitil, Eversource, and the Community Power Coalition of NH, meaning most residents will see about $6 to $18 more per month starting Aug. 1 as the supply rate—the cost of electricity itself—rises under a new pricing mechanism that splits purchases between a fixed price and the ISO‑NE daily spot market. The change, driven by a harsh winter, Middle East tensions, and regulators’ attempt to better reflect wholesale costs, requires utilities to recoup prior forecast shortfalls. Critics warn the spot-market component adds price volatility for consumers, while CPCNH members may pay more or less depending on territory; in Unitil and Eversource areas, monthly boosts for coalition members are around $6.11 to $6.47. Consumers can explore other energy suppliers, underscoring ongoing volatility in New Hampshire’s electricity prices.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|

#business #community-power-coalition-of-new-hampshire #electricity-prices

business1 month ago•5 min saved

AI Data Center Boom Pushes Up Power Bills, Threatening Trump's Manufacturing Revival

Rising electricity demand from AI data centers in the PJM region is driving up power costs for Rust Belt manufacturers, squeezing steel and brick producers and complicating Trump’s Made in America plan as capacity prices soar and supply is forecast to lag.

via Ars Technica|

#business #data-centers #electricity-prices

energy1 month ago•1 min saved

PJM Triggers Emergency Demand Reductions as Grid Faces Heatwave, Outages

PJM, the largest U.S. power-grid operator, activated a federal alert to cut electricity use amid generator outages and heavy air-conditioning demand during a heatwave, ordering utilities to curtail load as transmission lines become congested and wholesale prices surge.

via CNBC|

#congestion #electricity-prices #energy

business1 month ago•9 min saved

Arizona Tops U.S. Summer Electricity Bills as Cooling Costs Rise

A Voronoi visualization ranks projected summer electricity bills by state using NEADA estimates based on EIA prices and NOAA forecasts. Arizona leads at about $1,060 (June–September), Connecticut around $994, and Texas about $936, with the U.S. average at $792 and Washington and North Dakota near $488. Rising electricity prices and hotter summers are driving cooling costs higher, and roughly one in six households is behind on utility bills, with total utility debt projected to $23 billion this year.

via Visual Capitalist|

#business #cost-of-living #electricity-prices

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Exelon warns AI-driven demand could spark US blackouts by 2027

Exelon CEO Calvin Butler warned in the Financial Times that the U.S. could face blackouts as soon as 2027 due to a shortage of power plants in the Northeast and Midwest driven by AI data-center demand. PJM projects a 60 GW power shortfall over the next decade, while electricity prices have climbed nationwide; utilities argue higher bills are needed to fund grid upgrades. Exelon is upping capital expenditure and lobbying for regulatory changes to let utilities own more generation as regulators scrutinize rate increases amid inflation and growing demand.

via Financial Times|

#ai-boom #blackouts #business

politics3 months ago•39 min saved

Data centers: potential town windfall amid environmental trade-offs

Data centers aren’t inherently good or bad for towns: the costs and benefits depend on local energy sources, grid reliability, and policy choices. Hyperscale campuses can raise air pollution and electricity bills in some places, but can also boost job creation and tax revenue, especially where grids are clean and policy is favorable. Brookings finds modest employment gains and longer‑term IT jobs in counties that host centers, while places like Loudoun County show substantial tax revenue. Water use is relatively small with closed‑loop cooling, and smart siting/regulation can tilt outcomes toward net community gains.

via vox.com|

#air-pollution #data-centers #electricity-prices

politics3 months ago•14 min saved

Northeast braces for higher electricity bills as Virginia re-enters cap-and-trade

Virginia’s return to RGGI is driving a spike in carbon allowances, risking higher Northeast electricity bills as data centers and gas prices push wholesale costs; states weigh using auction revenue for relief and efficiency, while Republicans attack affordability and Democrats defend reliability and renewables investments.

via Politico|

#cap-and-trade #electricity-prices #northeast-energy-policy

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

AI-Driven Data Centers Push Home Energy Bills Higher

CBS News reports that the AI-powered data-center boom is lifting electricity costs for households in at least 13 states; in Georgia, bills have jumped and residents report extreme measures like turning off heat as data centers tap discounted power after the Vogtle plant came online. Bloomberg notes some neighbors near centers pay as much as 267% more than five years ago, while Maine vetoes a bill to ban new data centers as policy debates continue. Georgia Power says residential rates aren’t subsidized by data-center growth, but advocates warn stronger protections are needed.

via CBS News|

#artificial-intelligence #data-centers #electricity-prices

energy4 months ago•4 min saved

New Analysis Finds AI Data Centers Do Not Drive Higher Electricity Rates

A new Institute for Energy Research analysis finds no statistically significant link between AI data-center growth and consumer electricity prices across states; states with many data centers have similar rates to others, and higher-growth states experienced smaller price increases. While data centers have boosted demand, the study argues they do not explain price rises, a conclusion that informs ongoing policy debates and proposals related to data-center energy use.

via The Washington Stand|

#ai-energy-demand #data-centers #electricity-prices

news5 months ago•27 min saved

Why Electricity Bills Are Rising Across the U.S.

Most U.S. states saw higher electricity bills than last year, driven by weather-driven demand, higher natural gas costs, and state energy policies that push generation toward low- or zero-emission sources, gradually moving away from coal and natural gas toward wind and solar, with ongoing supply constraints contributing to broader price increases.

via WXII|

#consumer-impact #electricity-prices #energy-policy

energy5 months ago•60 min saved

Iran crisis threatens higher energy costs for data centers

Escalating tensions around Iran threaten to disrupt energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz, potentially lifting oil and LNG prices and putting upward pressure on U.S. electricity costs. While near-term gas-fired data-center operations may avoid a price spike, longer-running volatility could worsen energy affordability and influence the pace and cost of AI data-center expansion.

via The Verge|

#data-centers #electricity-prices #energy

finance-and-economics5 months ago•6 min saved

Electric bills rise, and AI isn’t to blame

U.S. electricity bills are rising, but the article argues AI-driven data centers aren’t the sole cause. In Ashburn, Virginia, about 150 data centers consume a staggering amount of power, underscoring the sector’s heavy demand. The piece contends that, without data centers, prices might be even higher and that broader energy-market factors—along with policy actions like a Trump-led pledge for better on-site power—play roles in price dynamics. Overall, it cautions against blaming AI alone for higher bills and highlights the complex mix of drivers shaping electricity costs.

via The Economist|

#ai #ashburn-virginia #data-centers