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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

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

SunZia’s Giant Wind Link Goes Live, Powering About a Million Homes

Electrek reports that SunZia Transmission, a 550-mile HVDC line, is now online, moving up to 3,000 MW of wind power from New Mexico to the Southwest and providing enough electricity for roughly 1 million homes; the project aims to cut about 9 million metric tons of CO2 in its first year and enhances grid resilience and efficiency for the Western grid.

via Electrek|

#grid-infrastructure #hvdc #renewable-energy

world3 months ago•47 min saved

Ukraine says it struck Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal in the Black Sea

Ukraine said its forces hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal and the nearby Grushova depot in the Black Sea, sparking a fire, and reported damage to a tanker Chrysalis; Kyiv has escalated strikes on Russian oil refining and transport facilities to cut Moscow's war revenues. Kyiv-linked drone forces said they attacked 13 major Russian oil facilities in May, and claimed six of Russia's 10 largest refineries had halted crude processing, though Reuters could not verify all claims. Zelenskiy also cited a drone strike on Metafrax Chemical in the Perm region, and Brovdi said Ukrainian drones hit a Russian frigate and a hovercraft near Novorossiysk; the extent of damage remained unknown.

via Reuters|

#energy #grid-infrastructure #oil-and-gas

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Expands Grid Infrastructure Capacity Under Defense Production Act

President Trump issued a Presidential Determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. domestic production and supply chains for grid infrastructure components (transformers, substations, high-voltage equipment, and related tools), citing a national energy emergency and vulnerabilities from foreign dependence. The determination finds industry cannot reliably meet needs in a timely manner without DPA action and authorizes purchases, commitments, and financial instruments, while waiving certain DPA requirements to accelerate capacity; the action is part of implementing a national emergency and will be published in the Federal Register.

via The White House (.gov)|

#defense-production-act #energy-security #grid-infrastructure

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Turns to Defense Production Act to Accelerate US Energy Push

Trump says he will use the Defense Production Act, a Cold War–era authority, to bolster domestic oil production and electricity by enabling federal support, purchases, and financing for energy projects. The memos cover oil refining, coal-fired power, natural gas pipelines, and grid upgrades, aiming to counter bottlenecks and supply-chain constraints and to strengthen energy security, though direct impacts on projects remain unclear.

via Axios|

#defense-production-act #domestic-energy-production #energy-policy

energy11 months ago•2 min saved

US Accelerates Power Grid Projects to Support AI Growth

The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Speed to Power initiative to accelerate large-scale grid infrastructure projects, aiming to meet growing energy demands, support AI development, and enhance grid reliability and security, in line with federal priorities and executive orders.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|

#ai-race #doe #energy

energy1 year ago•5 min saved

Rising Electricity Costs Challenge Consumers and Politicians Alike

The surge in electricity bills across the U.S. is driven by factors such as the rise of energy-intensive AI data centers, increased LNG exports raising fuel costs, extreme heat waves stressing the grid, aging infrastructure, and policy delays in expanding capacity. Regions with abundant local resources like nuclear and hydro power, such as Phoenix and Idaho, are less affected, highlighting the importance of resource diversity and modernization for stable prices. The trend suggests higher bills are becoming a new normal unless significant grid and policy reforms are made.

via Forbes|

#ai-data-centers #electricity-bills #energy

energy1 year ago•10 min saved

Energy Firms Profit from Power Neglect

The UK is paying energy firms billions to restrict power output due to grid capacity issues, raising questions about the efficiency and future of the national electricity market and the potential benefits of regional pricing to lower consumer bills and boost renewable investments.

via BBC|

#cost-of-living #energy #grid-infrastructure

energy1 year ago•2 min saved

Alaska Utilities Transition Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Aging Grid

Alaska is increasingly turning to renewable energy sources like solar power as traditional fuel costs rise and natural gas supplies dwindle. Despite challenges with an outdated grid, projects like Renewable IPP's solar farm are proving cost-effective, providing power at lower rates than natural gas. These initiatives are tailored to Alaska's unique environment, with solar panels utilizing both direct sunlight and snow reflection, and wind turbines designed for extreme cold. The transition aims to be equitable and cost-competitive, ensuring energy independence and affordability for residents.

via The Cool Down|

#alaska #energy #energy-transition

energy3 years ago•2 min saved

Texas Power Grid Struggles to Keep Up with Record-Breaking Solar and Wind Energy

Texas is experiencing record-breaking solar and wind energy production, but the state's grid infrastructure is not equipped to handle the surge. Without upgrades to the transmission network, congestion and curtailments are expected to increase, resulting in wasted renewable energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) curtailed 5% of wind generation and 9% of solar generation in 2022, but these numbers could rise to 13% and 19% respectively by 2035. The US Energy Information Administration suggests upgrading the transmission system and implementing battery storage to mitigate the issue. Failure to address the grid's limitations could pose challenges for Texas' energy supply in the future.

via Electrek|

#curtailments #energy #grid-infrastructure