Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide

Electricity prices surge 6.3% nationwide as AI data centers and winter weather strain the grid, outpacing inflation and ...

States take aim at data center electric rates. Here's why it won't lower your bill

As the data center boom takes hold, lawmakers in dozens of states are looking to blunt the impact of high electricity prices.

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

The combination of rare earth materials and cryogenic temperatures could be the key to transforming power infrastructures in ...

Trump calls on tech companies to pay more as electric costs rise

Facing backlash over rising prices for electricity, President Trump announced his administration is working with tech companies to sign pledges to pay more.
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A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy

Google’s new Minnesota data center deal includes 1.9 GW of wind, solar, and an iron-air battery, the largest ever system by energy capacity.

Rhythm Energy Expands Simply Green and Simply Select Suites to Shield Texans from 2026 Grid Volatility

The 2026 rollout aligns with a historic shift in the Texas power grid. In 2025, solar energy officially generated more ...

AI’s growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania’s aging electricity grid to the test

The rapid growth of data centers that support artificial intelligence is reshaping how electricity systems operate across the ...

Snow and cold scrambled CT’s power grid. Here’s how it stayed up

As more than a foot of snow fell on parts of CT on Jan. 25, a massive shift was taking place within power plants across New ...